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' $X$ ' and ' $Y$ ' are the components of Binomial nomenclature. This naming system was proposed by ' $Z$ ' :
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  • A X - Specific epithet, Y - Generic name, Z - Carolus Linnaeus
  • B X - Generic name, Y - Specific epithet, Z - R.H. Whittaker
  • C X - Generic name, Y - Specific epithet, Z - Carolus Linnaeus
  • D X- Specific epithet, Y - Generic name, Z - R.H. Whittaker
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The correct answer is: X - Generic name, Y - Specific epithet, Z - Carolus Linnaeus
In Binomial nomenclature, every organism is given a scientific name that consists of two components
X - Generic name
$\mathrm{Y}$ - Specific epithet
Z - Carolus Linnaeus
This system was proposed by Carolus Linnaeus.

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