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What is the typical formatting of scientific names in writing?
How are genus names typically capitalized in scientific names?
What is the correct way to write the species name in a scientific name?
What is an example of a correctly written scientific name?
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What is the purpose of using italics or underlining in scientific names?
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What is the primary reason for capitalizing the genus name in a scientific name?
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Which of the following is NOT a correct way to write a scientific name?
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What is the linguistic origin of the convention to write scientific names in italics or underlined?
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How does the use of italics or underlining in scientific names facilitate communication among scientists?
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What is the implication of writing a scientific name in all lowercase letters?
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Study Notes
Writing Scientific Names
- Scientific names are typically written in italics or underlined.
- The genus name is always capitalized.
- The species name is always written in lowercase.
- Example of a correctly written scientific name: Escherichia coli.
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Description
Test your knowledge of scientific naming conventions, including the use of italics, capitalization, and genus/species notation. Learn how to write scientific names correctly, as seen in examples like Escherichia coli.
