A student writes the biological name of mango by hand as Mangifera indica, underlining both words together with a single

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A student writes the biological name of mango by hand as Mangifera indica, underlining both words together with a single line. Which correction is required?

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

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When a biological name is handwritten, the generic name and specific epithet are underlined separately. The generic name begins with a capital letter, while the specific epithet begins with a small letter.

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