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In fish, Catla catla the specific name is identical with the generic name, thus it is an example of

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Autonym
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Tautonym
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Synonym
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Homonym
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Solution

The correct option is C Tautonym
Tautonym is a scientific name in which the same word is used for both genus and species. For example, Catla catla. In this fish, genus and species name is identical.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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