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The species that is known as a robin in England has a yellow breast, and another species that is known as a robin in the United States has a red breast. Which statement about common names does this fact best exemplify?
More than one common name may be used for the same species.
Common names differ among various locations.
Different species can share the same common name.
Common names do not always translate accurately from Latin to other languages.

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Different species can share the same common name.

Explanation: The European robin (Erithacus rubecula) and the American robin (Turdus migratorius) are distinct species but both are called "robin" in different regions.