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Most names in biological nomenclature of living organisms are taken from which language ?

A

Hindi

B

Latin

C

German

D

French

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The correct Answer is:
B
The original scientific names were taken Latin and Greek languages. New names are now derived either from Latin language or are latinised. This is because Latin language is dead and therefore, it will not change in from or spellings with the passage of time.
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