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Most names in the biological nomenclature of living organisms are taken from which language?

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Hindi
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Latin
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German
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French
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Solution

The correct option is A Latin
The original scientific names were taken from Latin and Greek languages. New names are now derived either from the Latin language or are Latinised. This is because the Latin language is dead and therefore, it will not change in form or spelling over time.

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