Question

Which is correct about common names?

• A. Easier to remember
• B. Different in different languages
• C. Universally recognised
• D. All the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Different in different languages

Local names are in the local common language. Local names are easy to use by local people, but these local names cannot be used by biologists due to the following drawbacks :

1. A single local name is often used for many species.

2. The local names sometimes lead incorrect meaning about the organism.

3. Different local names are used to recognize an organism in different regions of the country or world.

So, the correct option in 'Different in different languages'.