Question

Problems in using common names to universally identify living things include:

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer will be options-

1. Foreign names may not be understood

2. Many names may exist for the same organism

3. Many names may exist for the same organism

Explanation:

The accepted system of nomenclature called binomial nomenclature was developed by the Bauhin in the 16th century but was improved and widely used by Carolus Linnaeus in his findings.

The binomial nomenclature of the system was developed to overcome the problems caused by the vernacular system of naming organisms like:

1. more than one name can exist for a single organism.

2. common names are not based on traits.

3. Common names may not be understood by other people.

Thus, the selected options are correct.