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A tautonym is
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Options:
  • A non Latinised name
  • B same name for genus and species
  • C common name used as scientific name
  • D unscientific explanation of a phenomenon
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The correct answer is: same name for genus and species
A scientific name having the same generic name and specific name is called tautonyms. Tautonyms are accepted for animals but not accepted for plants. Example Ratus ratus, Naja naja, Catla catla.

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