Often, the second part of a scientific name is
a. a Latinized description of a particular trait
b. the same as for other members of the same genus
c. capitalized if it derives from a proper name
d. different in different locations
Ans: a. a Latinized description of a particular trait
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What will be an ideal response?
Sexual reproduction
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