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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 6 Objective Question

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36. According to the ICZN, zoological nomenclature is the system of scientific names applied to
Options
A Only living organisms
B Taxonomic units (taxa) of extant or extinct animals
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C Only bacteria and viruses
D Plants exclusively
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The ICZN Code applies scientific naming rules to both living (extant) and fossil (extinct) animal taxa.

Hint

Applies to both living and fossil animal species.

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