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Nomenclature is governed by certain universal rules. Which one of the following is contrary to the rules of nomenclature?

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a

The names are written in Latin and are italicised.

b

Biological names can be written in any language.

c

The first word of biological name represents the genus name, and the second is a specific epithet.

d

When written by hand, the names are to be underlined.

answer is C.

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According to binomial nomenclature system, binomials must be written only in Latin.

(1) The binomial must be given in Latin and must be italicised. 

(2) In handwritten manuscript, the binomial must be underlined separately for generic and species names.

(4) The first epithet of binomial indicates genus and the second epithet indicates species.

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Nomenclature is governed by certain universal rules. Which one of the following is contrary to the rules of nomenclature?