The scientific name brown rat is

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Rattus rattus

Rattus meltada

Rattus norvegicus

Bandicota bengalensis

answer is C.

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Concept:The brown rat, commonly referred to as the common rat or the street rat, is a common species of rat. Brown rats have very well developed smell senses, acute hearing ability, and are sensitive to ultrasound.
The name Rattus rattus refers to the black rat.
The name Rattus meltada refers to the soft-furred rat.
The Bandicota bengalensis, or Indian mole rat, is so named.
The name Rattus norvegicus refers to the brown rat.
Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

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