Question

What is meant by tautonymy? Give two examples.

Answer 1

When generic and specific epithet are same in a biological Nomenclature then it is called Tautonym.

Tautonyms are invalid for plants but valid for animals.

Example - Rattus rattus
Naja naja

Answer 2

Tautonomy and two examples of it

Explanation:

• A tautonym is a scientific name of a species in which together shares of the name have the similar spelling, for example Rattus rattus.
• The first part of the name is the name of the genus and the second part is denoted to as the specific epithet in the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants and the specific name in the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature.
• In the current rules for botanical nomenclature (which apply retroactively), tautonyms are explicitly prohibited.  Ex : Naja naja – The Indian Cobra

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