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What are tautonyms? Kindly explain with examples. 
Asked by pratikshyadashrkl | 13 May, 2019, 11:15: AM
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A tautonym is a scientific name of a species in which both parts of the name have the same spelling.

Examples:

  • Crocuta crocuta – Spotted hyena
  • Gorilla gorilla – Western gorilla
  • Rattus rattus – Black rat
  • Vulpes vulpes – Red fox
Answered by Sheetal Kolte | 13 May, 2019, 12:45: PM
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