The same organism is known by different local names in different regions. Which procedure would most directly remove thi

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The same organism is known by different local names in different regions. Which procedure would most directly remove this confusion?

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Assigning an additional local name in every region Assigning a standardised scientific name accepted by biologists Correct Classifying the organism only according to its economic use Using the name of its habitat as its biological name

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Standardised nomenclature ensures that a particular organism is known by the same scientific name throughout the world, avoiding confusion caused by different local names.

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