The American beaver is Castor canadensis.Which of the following is accurate?

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Both parts of the name are necessary to designate the American beaver. The first part of the name, Castor, is the genus name and the second part of the name, canadensis, is the species name. Therefore, both parts are necessary to accurately identify the American beaver. Option A and B are incorrect as they describe only one part of the name each. Option D is also incorrect as the Eurasian Beaver belongs to a different species, Castor fiber, not Castor canadensis.

The American Beaver Is Castor Canadensis