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Easier to remember

Different in different languages

Universally recognized

All of the above

answer is B.

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Concept: The common names are the names that are used in a language common to that specific area.
Everywhere in the world, an organism is referred to by its scientific name, which adheres to a set of rules. It is different from all other names in a unique way. However, unlike scientific names, common names are not subject to any rigid regulations and continue to be more stable. The common name comes from a specific location where people begin using it frequently. Everyone would be able to identify the organism being addressed in a specific location if common names were consistent. Depending on the locality, the name varies.
Therefore, the common names are different in different languages.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

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