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Which statement is not true for binomial system of nomenclature?

A

Biological names are generally in Latin or Latinized or derived from Latin irrespective of their origin

B

The first word in a biological name represents the species while the second word denotes the genus.

C

The first word of biological name starts with capital letter and the first letter of second word starts with small letter.

D

Name of the author is written in abbreviated form after the specific epithet

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B
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