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The third name in trinomial nomenclature is

A

species

B

subgenus

C

subspecies

D

ecotype.

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C
Trinomial nomenclature is employed to name the subspecies. In classification, the subspecies is a category below the species. Mostly in botanical literature, the third name represents variety whereas in zoological literature, the third name represents subspecies.
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