Multiple choice

The language used in writing the scientific name of animals is

  1. French

  2. Latin

  3. German

  4. Dutch

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Scientific names of animals follow binomial nomenclature developed by Linnaeus and are written in Latin, which serves as the universal language of taxonomy. Latin provides a standardized, unchanging nomenclature system used worldwide to avoid confusion from local or common names.