Question

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

Answer 1

The correct option is B Same name for genus and species

A tautonym is a scientific name of a species in which both parts of the name have the same spelling, for example, Bison bison, Catla catla. The first part of the name is the name of the genus and the second part is referred to as the specific epithet.

So, the correct option is 'The same name for genus and species'.