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According to the rules of binomial nomenclature, which of the following statements correctly describes the format and significance of 'Linn.' in Mangifera indica Linn.?

It is written in italics after the generic name to show the kingdom.
It appears after the specific epithet in an abbreviated form, indicating the species was first described by Linnaeus.
It is underlined along with the generic name to denote its Latin origin.
It represents the sub-species and must be written starting with a capital letter in italics.

Correct answer · Option 2

It appears after the specific epithet in an abbreviated form, indicating the species was first described by Linnaeus.

Explanation

The name of the author appears after the specific epithet in an abbreviated form (e.g., *Mangifera indica* Linn.), indicating that the species was first described by Linnaeus.

According to the rules of binomial nomenclature, which of the following statements correctly describes the format and significance of 'Linn.' in Mangifera indica Linn.?

Correct answer · Option 2

Explanation

ऑनलाइन कंप्यूटर आधारित परीक्षा

उपयोगी लिंक

महत्वपूर्ण पेज

कोर्सेज और अभ्यास

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साझा करें

According to the rules of binomial nomenclature, which of the following statements correctly describes the format and significance of 'Linn.' in *Mangifera indica* Linn.?

Correct answer · Option 2

Explanation

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ऑनलाइन कंप्यूटर आधारित परीक्षा

उपयोगी लिंक

महत्वपूर्ण पेज

कोर्सेज और अभ्यास

संपर्क करें

साझा करें

According to the rules of binomial nomenclature, which of the following statements correctly describes the format and significance of 'Linn.' in Mangifera indica Linn.?