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A student writes Mangifera indica by hand and draws one continuous underline beneath both words. Which correction is required?

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Both words should begin with capital letters. The specific epithet should be written first. The generic name and specific epithet should be underlined separately. Correct Only the generic name should be underlined.

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When a biological name is handwritten, the generic name and specific epithet are underlined separately. In printed form, both words are italicised.

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