Multiple choice

In a biological name, where does the name of author appear?

  1. Before the generic name

  2. Before the specific epithet

  3. After the specific epithet

  4. Under the biological name

  5. Above the biological name
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is correct. Name of the author appears after the specific epithet, i.e. at the end of the biological name and is written in an abbreviated form, e.g. Mangifera indica Linn. It indicates that this species was first described by Linnaeus.

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