Scientific Method and Biological Nomenclature PDF

Scientific Method and Biological Nomenclature Favorites Notebook SHS_SCIENCE Tags Last edited time @January 10, 2025 9:34 AM Archive Creat...

Scientific Method and Biological Nomenclature Favorites Notebook SHS_SCIENCE Tags Last edited time @January 10, 2025 9:34 AM Archive Created time @January 9, 2025 9:42 AM PRE-INTRODUCTION Rules for Writing Scientific Names 1. Use Binomial Nomenclature: scientific names consist of two parts; the genus name (capitalized) and the species name (lowercase) Example Homo - genus name, sapiens - Species name/specific epithet Homo sapiens 2. Italicize or Underline: scientific names should be italicized in print or underlined when handwritten Example Canis lupus or Canis lupus 3. Language: Scientific names are generally in Latin or Latinized forms Scientific Method and Biological Nomenclature 1  4. Abbreviating Genus Name: After the first mention, the genus name can be abbreviated to it’s initial, followed by the full species name Example Escherichia coli becomes E. coli 5. Subspecies: When mentioning subspecies, include a third name Example Homo sapiens sapiens Why is Scientific names important? Universal Language - Allows it bypass language and regional barriers Precise Identification - Each species has a unique scientific name, eliminating ambiguity Avoids Confusion - Ensures clarity since common names can vary or overlap across regions Shows Relationships - Scientific names reveal evolutionary links between organisms Scientific Method and Biological Nomenclature 2