20 Questions
Which statement best describes the purpose of nomenclature?
To identify organisms correctly
What is the International Code for Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN) used for?
Naming plants
What is the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) used for?
Naming animals
What are the two components of a scientific name?
Generic name and specific epithet
Why is it important for scientists to assign a scientific name to each known organism?
To ensure each organism has only one name
What is the purpose of identification in the naming process?
To correctly attach a name to an organism
What happens when new organisms are discovered?
The number of known organisms increases
Why do local names for plants and animals vary from place to place?
Due to regional differences
What is the purpose of standardizing naming of living organisms?
To facilitate communication
What do scientists use to assign scientific names to known organisms?
Agreed principles and criteria
Which scientist is credited with developing the binomial nomenclature system?
Carolus Linnaeus
What is the purpose of using a two-word format in binomial nomenclature?
To indicate the genus and species
What does the first word in a biological name represent?
The genus
What does the second component in a biological name denote?
The specific epithet
What language are biological names generally written in?
Latin
How are biological names usually formatted when handwritten or printed?
Underlined or in italics
What is the scientific name of mango?
Mangifera indica
What does the word 'indica' represent in the scientific name Mangifera indica?
The species
What are the two components of a binomial name?
Genus and species
What is the purpose of using binomial nomenclature in biology?
To provide a unique identifier for each species
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