Nomenclature Codes
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The International Code of Botanical Nomenclature primarily governs naming of which group?
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Solution
Incorrect! Answer:
Fungi and Algae and Plants
- Code Systems: Scientific naming is standardized by various international bodies.
- ICBN / ICN: The International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (now renamed the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants - ICN) sets the rules for naming Plants, Algae, and Fungi.
- Others:
- ICZN: For Animals.
- ICNB: For Bacteria.
- ICTV: For Viruses.
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About This Question
- Subject
- biology
- Chapter
- diversity in living world
- Topic
- nomenclature codes
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Year
- 2025
Solution
Correct Answer:
Fungi and Algae and Plants
- Code Systems: Scientific naming is standardized by various international bodies.
- ICBN / ICN: The International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (now renamed the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants - ICN) sets the rules for naming Plants, Algae, and Fungi.
- Others:
- ICZN: For Animals.
- ICNB: For Bacteria.
- ICTV: For Viruses.
This hard difficulty biology question is from the chapter diversity in living world, covering the topic of nomenclature codes. It appeared in the 2025 exam.
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