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Where is the name of the author mentioned in a scientific name?
Answer: Option D
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D
Name of the author appears after the specific epithet, i.e., at the end of the biological name, and is generally written in an abbreviated form, e.g., Mangifera indica Linn. It indicates that this species was first described by Linnaeus.
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Name of the author appears after the specific epithet, i.e., at the end of the biological name, and is generally written in an abbreviated form, e.g., Mangifera indica Linn. It indicates that this species was first described by Linnaeus.
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