NEET Biology question

The scientific name of banyan is written as *Ficus benghalensis* L. Which of the following statements is correct regarding this?

(A)Letter L signifies Latin language
(B)The name should be written in reverse, with "benghalensis" preceding "Ficus"
(C)Letter L signifies the taxonomist LinnaeusCorrect
(D)"benghalensis" is a genus name

Answer: (C)

Solution

The abbreviation "L." appended after a scientific name denotes the taxonomist who first described that species — in this case, Linnaeus, who first described the banyan. The name is

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