Question

the species that is known as a robin in england has a yellow breast, and another species that is known as a robin in the united states has a red breast. which statement about common names does this fact best exemplify?

more than one common name may be used for the same species.

common names differ among various locations.

different species can share the same common name.

common names do not always translate accurately from latin to other languages.

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option 1: The fact is about different species with the same common name, not one species with multiple names. Eliminate.
2. Analyze Option 2: The example is about the same common name for different species, not different common names in different locations. Eliminate.
3. Analyze Option 3: The English robin (yellow - breasted) and US robin (red - breasted) are different species but share the common name "robin". This matches.
4. Analyze Option 4: The example has no relation to Latin translations. Eliminate.

Answer:

C. Different species can share the same common name.