Why may Huia name both a plant genus and a frog genus?
AOne genus was later found invalid
BFrog names never need to be unique
CFossil genera are exempt from codes
DCodes apply uniqueness separately
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Codes apply uniqueness separately
A genus name must be unique within each nomenclature code but may be repeated between the plant and animal codes.
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