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The language used in writing the scientific name of animals is - |
| A. | French |
| B. | Latin |
| C. | German |
| D. | Dutch |
| Answer» B. Latin | |
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Explanation: Throughout most of the history, of Western science, all scientific literature waswritten in Latin. Only recently has it been written in spoken languages like English. The use of Latin names has remained so that scientists that speak different languages can understand what they are talking about. Another reason is that many plants and animals have common names that differ by region. Having a Latin name avoids confusion among scientists. |
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