In Rattus rattus the generic and the specific names are the same. It is an example of
A
phylum
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B
species
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C
autonym
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D
tautonym
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Solution
The correct option is D tautonym When the genus and species of an organism have the same name it is called as a tautonym.
Tautonyms are only allowed in zoological nomenclature. Eg: Gorilla gorilla (Gorilla), Naja naja (Cobra).