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According to the rule of nomenclature, the name of a species is expressed by two words. The plants name Veronica anagallis aquatica consists of three words. Which one of the following expresses the name correctly in two words?

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Veronica anagallis-aquatica

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Veronica anagallis and aquatica

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Veronica(anagallis aquatica)

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Veronica anagallisaquatic

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Solution

The correct option is A Veronica anagallis-aquatica
A. Veronica anagallis-acquatica
Solution The plant name will have to be expressed as Veronica anagallis-acquatica.
So the correct answer is "A. Veronica anagallis-acquatica"

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