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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. 

 

 Biological names are universal and cannot be written in any language.


Option 1)

Biological names can be written in any language 

This option is correct.

Option 2)

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

This option is incorrect.

Option 3)

The names are written in Latin and are italicised 

This option is incorrect.

Option 4)

When written by hand, the names are to be underlined

This option is incorrect.

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