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The Living World: Name structure MCQ

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Name structureHardQuestion 9355

Question

Which statement is correct?

  1. A
    Members of the same genus may have different specific epithets
    Correct
  2. B
    Members of different species must always share the same specific epithet
  3. C
    Family name is always written first in binomial nomenclature
  4. D
    Scientific names contain three compulsory words

Correct answer

Members of the same genus may have different specific epithets

Explanation

Different species can belong to the same genus and differ in specific epithet.

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