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What is the scientific name of the red fox?
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Vulpes Vulpie
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- Vulpes Vulpie
- Red Fox
- Vulpes Vulpes
- Vulpes Redus
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The scientific name *Vulpes vulpes* follows the system of binomial nomenclature, where both the genus and specific epithet are derived from the Latin word for "fox." This tautonym signifies that the red fox is the type species for the entire *Vulpes* genus.
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