The basic unit of classification is
Species
Genus
Family
Phylum
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Select the correctly written scientific name of Mango which was first described by Carolus Linnaeus
Mangifera indica Car.Linn.
Mangifera indica Linn.
Mangifera indica
Mangifera Indica
Nomenclature is governed by certain universal rules which one of the following is contrary to the rules of nomenclature?
The first word in a biological name represents the genus name and the second is a specific epithet
The names are written in Latin and are italicized
When written by hand the names are to be underlined
Biological names can be written in any language
Select the incorrect statement w.r.t. rules of Binomial nomenclature
Biological names are generally taken from Latin language irrespective of their origin
Each organism is given only one name consisting of one word
The first word denoting genus starts with a capital letter
The name of the author or discoverer is written after specific epithet in abbreviated form
Rules of scientific naming of animals is assigned in
ICBN
ICNCP
ICZN
ICNB
