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Nomenclature is governed by certain universal rules. Which one of the following is contrary to the rules of nomenclature?
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- Biological names can be written in any language
- The first word in a biological name represents the genus name, and the second is a specific epithet
- The names are written in Latin and are italicised
- When written by hand, the names are to be underlined
Correct Option: A
Binomial nomenclature is a formal system of naming species of living things by giving each a name composed of two parts, both of which use Latin grammatical forms, although they can be based on words from other languages.
