Question

When generic name is repeated in specific name of animal it is called as

• A. Synonym
• B. Autonym
• C. Tautonym
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Tautonym

Tautonyms are scientific names of organisms in which generic and species name both are same such as Rattus rattus for rat, Gorilla gorilla for the gorilla.

Synonyms are the words which have same meaning such as amazing, outstanding and stunning.

Autonyms are automatically created names as regulated by International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi and plants that are created for certain subdivisions of genera and species. Autonyms are cited without the author. These names are repeated after the species name. For example, Primula amoena subspecies meyeri.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.