In the scientific name of Mangifera indica L, 'L' signifies

Letter- 'L' signifies latin language.

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The name is reverse with Indica preceeding mangifera.

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Letter- 'L' signifies taxonomist Linnaeus

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Letter- 'L' is superfluous

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Solution

The correct option is C Letter- 'L' signifies taxonomist Linnaeus
According to the binomial nomenclature the original author's name is capitalised using standard abbreviation. 'L' stands for Linnaeus.
Thus the answer is option (C) - Letter 'L' signifies taxonomist Linnaeus.

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