What represents the specific epithets in the scientific names of organisms?

What represents the specific epithets in the scientific names of organisms?
  1. The first word of the scientific name
  2. The second word of the scientific name
  3. The third word of the scientific name
  4. The last word of the scientific name

Solution

The specific epithets, such as indica, tuberosum and leo, represent the specific epithets in the scientific names of organisms. They are the second word of the scientific name.

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