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Question
According to the current guidelines mentioned, on or after what date must the 'type' for attribution of a botanical name generally be a specimen, with specific exceptions?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The text states: 'However, current guidelines state that on or after 1 January 2007, the type must be a specimen 'except where there are technical difficulties of specimen preservation or if it is impossible to preserve a specimen that would show the features attributed to the taxon by the author of the name.'
Hint
Look for the specific date mentioned in the 'current guidelines' section regarding botanical name attribution.