The scientific name for the black-footed ferret is Mustela nigripes. The name Mustela indicates the ____________ to which this organism belongs

a. class
b. family
c. genus
d. phylum
e. species


C

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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