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Who is credited with developing the binomial classification scheme for plants using Latin words to indicate genus and species?
Who is credited with developing the binomial classification scheme for plants using Latin words to indicate genus and species?
Karl von Linne (Carolus Linnaeus)
What is the purpose of using scientific names for plants?
What is the purpose of using scientific names for plants?
To avoid confusion caused by different common names for the same plant in different regions of the world
What are the first and second words in a scientific plant name used to indicate?
What are the first and second words in a scientific plant name used to indicate?
The first word indicates the genus and the second word indicates the species
What is the broadest category of scientific classification in the plant kingdom?
What is the broadest category of scientific classification in the plant kingdom?
Define 'species' in the context of plant taxonomy.
Define 'species' in the context of plant taxonomy.
Who is credited with developing the binomial classification scheme for plants?
Who is credited with developing the binomial classification scheme for plants?
What is the purpose of using scientific names for plants?
What is the purpose of using scientific names for plants?
What are the two components of a scientific name for a plant?
What are the two components of a scientific name for a plant?
Explain the significance of plants belonging to the same genus.
Explain the significance of plants belonging to the same genus.
What is the broadest category of scientific classification in the plant kingdom?
What is the broadest category of scientific classification in the plant kingdom?
