Question

mangifera indica is the scientific name of Mango. What is the mistake done while writing it?

• A. The species name is written incorrectly
• B. The Genus name is written incorrectly
• C. Not printed in italics
• D. No mistake

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

Not printed in italics

The first word denoting the genus starts with a capital letter. Name should be separately underlined, or printed in italics to indicate their Latin origin.