Question

Rattus rattus scientific name is an example of
(a). Autonyms
(b). tautonym
(c). synonyms
(d). homonyms

Answer 1

Rattus rattus scientific name is an example of tautonyms

Option b

Explanation:

• the scientific name of a species usually consists of two words. The first word is the genus name and the species name. In some organisms the genus name and the species name are same

• this type of of species scientific name is an example of tautonym.

• usually the genus name starts with the capital letter but the species name always starts with A small letter. The to name should be either written in italics or should be separately underline.

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Answer 2

Answer is Option "b"

Explanation:

• A tautonym is a logical name of an animal categories where the two pieces of the name have a similar spelling, for instance, Bison buffalo, catla. The initial segment of the name is the name of the variety and the subsequent part is alluded to as the particular appellation  
• At the point when a conventional name is rehashed in explicit name of an animal categories, it is called tautonym. A tautonym is a logical name of an animal categories where the two pieces of the name (the genera and species) have a similar spelling. For instance, Bison buffalo for American Bison
• It is a binary combination of the generic name. The use of tautonyms is not allowed by International Code. However, it is valid names according to ICZN (International Code of Zoological Nomenclature). Hence, tautonyms are not accepted by botanical nomenclature although they are allowed in zoological nomenclature
• Hence, the right answer is option b "tautonym"