Question
Botany Question on Nomenclature and taxonomy
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: It is valid to accept the applicability of generic name Cecropia for moths as well a tropical tree species.
Statement II: According to nomenclatural codes, same names are not allowed across the codes.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
D
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Answer
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect