Question

Naja Naja is the scientific name of Indian cobra in a:
A)Tautonym
B)Autonym
C)Synonym
D)Both B and C

Answer 1

Hint: The term is used for both genus and species and can only be used for Zoological nomenclature. It is a nomenclature in which the genus of the species and specific names of the species have similar spelling.

Complete answer:
-All species identified using a two-part system composed of each organism’s genus and species name by all the scientists. To overcome the confusion which is caused by some phrases and unhelpful labels, a Swedish naturalist Carolus Linnaeus established the Tautonym system in the 1750s.
-Some scientific names like homo sapiens are made up of two different words but there are some number of animal species that have the same name for both genus and species. This led to the creation of a scientific name known as Tautonym.
-So, the scientific name of a species in which both parts of the name containing a similar spelling is known as Tautonym.
For example - Naja Naja. In this first part is the name of the genus i.e Naja and the second part is the name of the species i.e Naja (Indian cobra).
-In the International Code for Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants, the second part is also referred to as a specific epithet and in the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, the second part referred to a specific name.

Additional Information: -Naja Naja is an Indian cobra which is also known as Asian cobra, spectacled cobra, or binocellate cobra. It is classified under the genus naja of the family Elapidae.
-Josephus Nicolaus Laurenti has first described this genus in 1768 and the species, Naja Naja, by Swedish physician zoologist and botanist Carl Linnaeus in 1758.
-Cobra can be seen in the Indian subcontinent and adjacent country and is the most famous and fascinating snake. They have a hood through which they can be easily identified and their color greatly depends on the geographical areas.
-It can be seen as a rodent Predator around human habitation and agricultural lands.This species is placed by Hindus due to their mention in religious books and stories.

So, the correct answer is,” Tautonym”.

Note: -So, Tautonym refers to the binomial scientific name in which the name of the genus and species name is identical.
-The Indian cobra (Naja Naja) is classified under the genus Naja of the family Elapidae.