(C) In the scientific name $Mangifera\, indica\, Linn.$,the term $Mangifera$ represents the genus,$indica$ represents the specific epithet,and $Linn$

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The scientist who first described the mango tree

(C) In the scientific name $Mangifera\, indica\, Linn.$,the term $Mangifera$ represents the genus,$indica$ represents the specific epithet,and $Linn$ is an abbreviation for $Linnaeus$. This indicates that the species was first described by $Carolus\, Linnaeus$. Therefore,$Linn$ refers to the taxonomist who first described the species.

Class 11 Biology The Living World Taxonomic categories

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The scientific name of mango is $Mangifera\, indica\, Linn$. In this name,$Linn$ indicates:

A
Different varieties of mango
B
The taxonomist who proposed the current nomenclature in honor of Linnaeus
C
The scientist who first described the mango tree
D
The scientist who changed the name proposed by Linnaeus and introduced a new name