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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 3 Objective Question

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42. According to the ICZN, 'zoological formulae' such as prefixing all generic names in a Class with a standard prefix (e.g., 'Ins-' for Insecta)
Options
A Are encouraged under the Code
B Do not enter into zoological nomenclature
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C Are the basis of binomial nomenclature
D Replace the priority law
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Modified artificial codes or generic formulas outside standard binomial construction are excluded from official zoological nomenclature governed by the ICZN.

Hint

The ICZN code excludes artificial modified naming formulas.

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