The disadvantage of using common names for species is that:

Biology The Living World Taxonomic Categories Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 13, 2026

the names may change

one name does not apply universally

one species may have several common names and one common name may be applied to two species

all of the above

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The correct answer is:

• They can change over time

• They are not universal (different in different places)

• One species may have many names, and one name may refer to different species

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