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Nomenclature is governed by certain universal rules.

Which one of the following is contrary to the rules of nomenclature?

  • Option 1)

    Biological names can be written in any language

  • Option 2)

    The first word in a biological name represents the genus name, and the second is a specific epithet

  • Option 3)

    The names are written in Latin and are italicised

  • Option 4)

    When written by hand, the names are to be underlined

 

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Nomenclature -

Science of providing distinct and proper names to an organism.

- wherein

There is a need to standardize the naming of an organism, so that it is known by same name across the world. 

 

 


Option 1)

Biological names can be written in any language

Option is correct

Option 2)

The first word in a biological name represents the genus name, and the second is a specific epithet

Option is incorrect

Option 3)

The names are written in Latin and are italicised

Option is incorrect

Option 4)

When written by hand, the names are to be underlined

Option is incorrect

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