Which statement best describes the relationship between Nomenclature and Identification?
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Correct answer: Nomenclature is possible only after correct identification
Nomenclature is the naming of an organism, but this name can only be assigned once the organism is correctly identified. You cannot name something if you do not know exactly what it is.
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