Question

Which one of the following statements correctly defines the term 'Homonym'?

• A. Identical name of two different taxon.
• B. Two or more names belonging to the same taxon.
• C. When species name repeats the generic name.
• D. Other name of a taxon given in a language other than the language of zoological/botanical nomenclature.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Identical name of two different taxon.

In biology, a homonym is a name for a taxon that is identical in spelling to another such name, that belongs to a different taxon. The rule in the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature is that the first such name to be published is the senior homonym and is to be used; any others are junior homonyms and must be replaced with new names.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.