Which of the following names used in the nomenclature of an organism is not used in the nomenclature of any other type of organism?

  • A
    Genus
  • B
    Species
  • C
    Common name
  • D
    Abbreviated name

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Reason $-R$: The classification system proposed by him is still accepted today after some modifications.

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