Which is the correct method of writing the author’s name who proposed the scientific name?

Linnaeus Homo sapiens

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L . Homo sapiens

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Homo sapiens Linn

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Homo linnaeus sapiens

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Solution

The correct option is C Homo sapiens Linn
The name of the scientist who proposed the scientific name should be written at the end of the species name in an abbreviated manner.

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