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Rules for Binomial Nomenclature

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When the specific epithet exactly repeats generic name, it is called

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Basinym

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Synonym

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Homonym

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Tautonym

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Solution

The correct option is D Tautonym
Tautonym
A scientific name in which the same word is used for both genus and species.
e.g. Vulpes vulpes (the red fox)

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