One reason common names are not useful to biologists is that they:

A. are in Latin.
B. can apply to more than one animal.
C. are too long.
D. require the use of a dichotomous key.

What is the answer and why?

B. The reason we have the nomenclature (name) system we have is because it can reveal more about the animal. For example, it tells our genus and our species. Just the common name can apply to anything

Answered by juniorsrosie | 2024-06-10

Due to the issue of** redundancy** and confusion, the scientist usually **avoids using the common name for t he organism. ** ;

Answered by AkshayG | 2024-06-12

Common names are not useful to biologists because they can refer to more than one animal, leading to confusion and ambiguity. Unlike scientific names, which uniquely identify species, common names can vary by region and language. Therefore, using precise scientific nomenclature is crucial for clear communication in biology.
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Answered by juniorsrosie | 2024-10-02