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What is binomial nomenclature?
What is binomial nomenclature?
- A system of naming species using one Latin word
- A system of naming species using two English words
- A system of naming species using one English word
- A system of naming species using two Latin words (correct)
Who is credited with the formal introduction of binomial nomenclature?
Who is credited with the formal introduction of binomial nomenclature?
- Gaspard Bauhin
- Charles Darwin
- Gregor Mendel
- Carl Linnaeus (correct)
What is the second part of a binomial name called?
What is the second part of a binomial name called?
- Varietal name
- Subspecific name
- Specific name or specific epithet (correct)
- Genetic name
What does the first part of a binomial name identify?
What does the first part of a binomial name identify?
What is another informal term for a binomial name?
What is another informal term for a binomial name?
What is the first part of a binomial name called?
What is the first part of a binomial name called?
Who is credited with the formal introduction of binomial nomenclature?
Who is credited with the formal introduction of binomial nomenclature?
What language are the two parts of a binomial name based on?
What language are the two parts of a binomial name based on?
What is another informal term for a binomial name?
What is another informal term for a binomial name?
Which part of a binomial name distinguishes the species within the genus?
Which part of a binomial name distinguishes the species within the genus?
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Binomial Nomenclature
- A formal system used for naming species, consisting of two parts.
- The two parts are derived from Latin.
Formal Introduction
- Carl Linnaeus is credited with the formal introduction of binomial nomenclature.
Components of a Binomial Name
- The first part of a binomial name is called the "genus," which identifies the broader category to which the species belongs.
- The second part of a binomial name is known as the "species," which distinguishes the specific organism within its genus.
Informal Terms
- An informal term for a binomial name is "scientific name."
Language Basis
- Both parts of a binomial name are based on Latin, which was widely used in scholarly contexts.
Species Distinction
- The second part of a binomial name specifically distinguishes the species within the identified genus.
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