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Which of the following generic names correctly corresponds to the specific epithet 'pardus'?

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In binomial nomenclature, 'pardus' is the specific epithet for the leopard. Its complete scientific name is Panthera pardus. It belongs to the genus Panthera, which also includes the lion (Panthera leo) and the tiger (Panthera tigris). This genus represents large roaring cats, separating them from smaller felines placed in the genus Felis.

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