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BIO 101 Classification and Evolution of living things Objective Question

Question

What symbol is used in a hybrid name to indicate its origin?
Options
A A plus sign (+)
B An 'x'
Correct Answer
C An asterisk (*)
D A hyphen (-)
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

An 'x' is placed between the genus and hybrid epithet to indicate that the organism is a hybrid, e.g., Platanus x acerifolia.

Hint

This symbol denotes a cross between two different species.

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