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The name Hydra was given by

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Ellis
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Aristotle
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Linnaeus
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Reaumur
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Solution

The correct option is C Linnaeus
Hydra is the generic name given by Linnaeus, as per the binomial nomenclature system. A per this system each organism has two names the generic name and the specific epithet.
So, the correct answer is 'Linnaeus'

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