Where does the author's name appear in a biological name?
AAfter the specific epithet
BBetween genus and epithet
CAbove the name as a title
DBefore the genus name
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. After the specific epithet
The author's name is written in short form at the end, after the specific epithet.
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