Question

    In the names Solanum tuberosum (potato), Mangifera

    indica (mango) and Panthera Leo (lion), the terms Solanum, Mangifera and Panthera represent the higher level of?
    A Taxon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Hierarchy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Nomenclature Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    All the three names, indica, tuberosum and leo, represent the specific epithets while the first words Mangifera, Solanum and Panthera are genera and represents another higher level of taxon or category.

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