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Which of the following is an example of binomial nomenclature?

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Jelly Fish
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Chrysaora fuscescens
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Moon jelly
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Cnidaria
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Solution

The correct option is B Chrysaora fuscescens
Jelly fish and Moon jelly are common names for organisms. They are not to be written in italics. Cnidaria is a phylum in Kingdom Animalia.
Chrysaora fuscescens is the scientific name of the Pacific sea nettle. It follows the binomial nomenclature, first genus name followed by the species name.

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