Teaching CSIR NET Mock Test Series Life Sciences Diversity of Life Forms Principles and methods of taxonomy
The following statements describe possible nomenclature rules for plants and animals.
A. A plant and an animal cannot bear the same binomial latin name.
B. The valid name of a taxon is the oldest available name that has been applied to it and which is validly published
C. A species may not be removed from a genus once described.
D. Only a single specimen 'holotype' acts as the primary "name bearer" for any species.
Select the option that contains all accepted statements about nomenclature rules.
1
A and B
2
B and D
3
C and D
4
A and C