A tautonym is

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A tautonym is (A) non Latinised name (B) same name for genus and species (C) common name used as scientific name (D) unscientific explanation of a phenomenon

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A scientific name having the same generic name and specific name is called tautonyms. Tautonyms are accepted for animals but not accepted for plants. Example Ratus ratus, Naja naja, Catla catla.

Q. A tautonym is

non Latinised name

same name for genus and species

common name used as scientific name

unscientific explanation of a phenomenon

A scientific name having the same generic name and specific name is called tautonyms. Tautonyms are accepted for animals but not accepted for plants. Example Ratus ratus, Naja naja, Catla catla.