Question

which of these statements about common names are true? check all that apply.
× common names are physically accurate descriptions of organisms.
✓ multiple organisms can be called by the same common name.
✓ multiple common names can be applied to one organism.
× common names are uniform across the globe.
✓ common names do not always translate accurately.
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carl linnaeus developed a two - word system for naming organisms. it is called
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Explanation:

For the first part (statements about common names):

• "Common names are physically accurate descriptions of organisms" is false as common names can be vague or misleading.
• "Multiple organisms can be called by the same common name" is true (e.g., "fish" for many aquatic species).
• "Multiple common names can be applied to one organism" is true (e.g., "cat" and "domestic cat" or regional names).
• "Common names are uniform across the globe" is false (different regions have different common names).
• "Common names do not always translate accurately" is true (language differences affect translations).

Carl Linnaeus developed the binomial nomenclature, a two - word (genus and species) system for naming organisms.

Answer:

• Multiple organisms can be called by the same common name.
• Multiple common names can be applied to one organism.
• Common names do not always translate accurately.

For the second part (naming system by Linnaeus):