The scientific name of the American copperhead is Agkistrodon contortrixand the scientific name ofthe Australian pygmy copperhead isAustrelaps labialis. Based on this information, which of thefollowing statements is true? a. Both copperheads are classified in the same genus. b. Both copperheads are the same species. c. The common name "copperhead" must mean the two snakes are closely related. d. None of the above are correct.

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24 May, 16:41

The scientific name of the American copperhead is Agkistrodon contortrixand the scientific name ofthe Australian pygmy copperhead isAustrelaps labialis. Based on this information, which of thefollowing statements is true? a. Both copperheads are classified in the same genus. b. Both copperheads are the same species. c. The common name "copperhead" must mean the two snakes are closely related. d. None of the above are correct.

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Leonard Case · Answer 1

None of the above are correct.

Explanation:

The two scientific names; Agkistrodon contortrix and Austrelaps labialis have nothing in common in terms of both generic and species names. That both have 'copperhead' in their common name also does not necessarily mean that the two snakes are closely related.

Hence, none of the options is correct.