Biology The Living World Nomenclature, Classification, Species Concept Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Which statement is true ?

A
Tautonyms are not allowed in plants
B
Tautonyms are not allowed in animals
C
Tautonyms normally allowed in animals and some time allowed in plants
D
Tautonyms allowed only in bacteria

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A

In plants, the genus and species names cannot be identical, unlike in animals where tautonyms like Gorilla gorilla are allowed.

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