Questions and Answers
What is a dichotomous key?
A tool to help scientists classify and name organisms.
What is binomial nomenclature?
The system of using genus and species for scientific naming.
What two words make up an organism's scientific name?
Genus and species
What language are most organisms' scientific names in?
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What is the first rule for a scientific name?
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What is the second rule for a scientific name?
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What is the third rule for a scientific name?
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How many rules are there for a scientific name?
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What is the scientific name for a cat?
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Study Notes
Dichotomous Key
- A tool that assists scientists in observing and classifying organisms.
- Helps in assigning scientific names based on observations and comparisons.
Binomial Nomenclature
- A systematic approach to naming organisms using two terms: genus and species.
Scientific Name Components
- Every scientific name consists of two parts: the genus name and the species identifier.
Language of Scientific Names
- Most scientific names are derived from Latin, which is used universally in taxonomy.
Formatting of Scientific Names
- Scientific names are italicized to distinguish them from regular text.
Capitalization in Scientific Names
- The first part of a scientific name (genus) is capitalized, following the formatting rules.
Lowercase in Scientific Names
- The second part of the scientific name (species) is always written in lowercase.
Rules of Scientific Nomenclature
- There are three essential rules for writing a scientific name correctly.
Additional Resources for Practice
- Extra help on dichotomous keys can be found in class practice slides or the classwork website.
Scientific Name Examples
- Felis catus: The scientific name for domestic cats.
- Ailuropoda melanoleuca: The scientific name for giant pandas.
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