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The abbreviated author name indicates the scientist who first described the species. For example, “Linn.” in Mangifera indica Linn. indicates Linnaeus.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 1: The Living World Taxonomical Aids - Herbarium and Botanical Gardens
All three names contain the generic name Solanum but have different specific epithets. They therefore represent different species belonging to the same genus.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 1: The Living World Taxonomic Categories - Species and Genus
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.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 1: The Living World Diversity in the Living World
Biological names are generally in Latin or are Latinised irrespective of their origin. When printed, they are written in italics.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 1: The Living World Diversity in the Living World
