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Why is binomial nomenclature preferred over local names for species identification?

  1. A
    It is easier to remember
  2. B
    It avoids confusion caused by different local names
  3. C
    It allows species to be named in any language
  4. D
    It only applies to animals

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Local names (common names) are misleading because they change between languages and regions. Binomial nomenclature provides a single, global standard in Latin that scientists everywhere recognize.

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Why is binomial nomenclature preferred over local names for species identification?
A
It is easier to remember
B
It avoids confusion caused by different local names
C
It allows species to be named in any language
D
It only applies to animals

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