Question

What is tautonym?

• A. These are the repeated sequence
• B. It is a name of fish
• C. Identical name of genus and species
• D. It is a name of the genus

Hint:

\textbf{Tautonym} = Same genus name and species name (allowed in animals).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: In biological nomenclature, each organism is given a binomial name consisting of a genus name and a species name.
Step 2: When the genus name and species name are exactly the same, such a name is called a tautonym.
Step 3: Examples of tautonyms include:

\textit{Bison bison}
\textit{Naja naja}

Step 4: Tautonyms are permitted in zoological nomenclature but not in botanical nomenclature.