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Question
When writing species epithets, it is sometimes permissible to abbreviate the: a. class b. order c. species d. genus name
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
In binomial nomenclature, after the first mention, the genus name is often abbreviated to its first initial (e.g., Homo sapiens becomes H. sapiens). The species epithet is never abbreviated.
Hint
The broader group name can be shortened to just its first letter.