The process of 'Identification' is a prerequisite to nomenclature because:
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Correct answer: We must correctly describe the organism and know to what organism a name is attached
Nomenclature (naming) can only occur once an organism has been correctly described and identified. Identification ensures that the name is being applied to the correct biological entity.
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