Question

Which one of the following statement correctly defines the term homonym?

• A. Identical name of two different taxon
• B. Two or more name belonging to the same taxon
• C. When species name repeats the generic name
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Identical name of two different taxon

A homonym is the term which is used to refer the name of different organisms. The name of every organism is unique but sometimes, the genus name or the species name of two or more organism can be same. In biology, the term is used to describe the same name for a taxon which is used for the organism in different taxa.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.