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Question
A plant may have different names in different regions of the country or world. How do botanists solve this problem?
Solution
They have given a scientific name for each plant and animal. It became a common name throughout the world. Example: Mango is scientifically termed Mangifera indica. Mango is called Aam in India. But the scientific term is common.
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