The scientific name of banyan is written as Ficus bengalensis L. Which of the following…
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The scientific name of banyan is written as Ficus bengalensis L. Which of the following statements is correct regarding this?
- Letter L. signifies Latin language.
- The name should be written reverse with bengalensis preceding Ficus.
- Letter L. signifies the taxonomist Linnaeus.
- bengalensis is generic name.
Answer
(C) Letter L. signifies the taxonomist Linnaeus.
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