Botanical names of plants are in Latin language because:
A
Rules of nomenclature were framed by Italian botanists who spoke Latin.
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B
It is very difficult to pronounce Latin names and they convey multiple meanings.
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C
Latin was the natural language of many European countries.
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D
Latin is a dead language, so ts words would convey precise meaning and there would be no changes. It is the mother of all European languages and all the early botanical literature is in Latin.
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Solution
The correct option is D Latin is a dead language, so ts words would convey precise meaning and there would be no changes. It is the mother of all European languages and all the early botanical literature is in Latin. Linnaeus started the nomenclature of plants in Latin. At the time of Linnaeus’ work, Latin, the language of science, was taught everywhere and was uniquely suitable for this system of naming plants and animals. European scholars throughout the continent spoke Latin as a common language between various European nations. It is also the mother of all European languages.