The scientific binomial name of a species is Canis vulpis. Which of the following is true?

A. the species belongs in the family Canis
B. the species belongs in the genus vulpis
C. the species belongs in the genus Canis
D. the spoecies belongs in the vulpis

To determine which of the statements is true, we need to understand the structure of a scientific binomial name.

A scientific binomial name consists of two parts: the genus name (always capitalized) and the species name (always lowercase). The genus name comes first and is followed by the species name.

In the given example, "Canis vulpis," the genus name is "Canis" and the species name is "vulpis."

Based on this information, we can deduce that the species "Canis vulpis" belongs in the genus "Canis," not "vulpis."

Therefore, the correct answer is C. The species belongs in the genus Canis.