Why are vernacular names (local names) not sufficient for global biological communication?
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Correct answer: They vary from place to place, even within a single country
Local names change with language and region, leading to immense confusion in scientific study. A standardized name is required so that scientists worldwide refer to the same organism by the same name.
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