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Binomial Nomenclature

Binomial nomenclature is the scientific system for naming living organisms using a two-part Latin name of genus and species. It was developed by Linnaeus in 1753 to create a universal classification system, as common names vary regionally. The genus name is capitalized and the specific epithet is not, and together they provide a unique identifier for each organism.

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Binomial Nomenclature

Binomial nomenclature is the scientific system for naming living organisms using a two-part Latin name of genus and species. It was developed by Linnaeus in 1753 to create a universal classification system, as common names vary regionally. The genus name is capitalized and the specific epithet is not, and together they provide a unique identifier for each organism.

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Binomial Nomenclature:

Binomial nomenclature ("two-term naming system) is the scientific way to name living things
with a two part generic (genus) and specific (species) name.

• Scientific names are necessary because the same common name is used for different plants in
different areas of the world.
• Linnaeus was the first person to propose an orderly system for classifying organisms.
• He developed the Binomial System of Naming Plant in 1753
• Latin is the language used for scientific classification.

Binomial nomenclature
Bi= two Nomial= name

• All plants have a scientific name composed of two Latin names known as a genus and specie.
• The first word is the genus and the second word is the species.
• If there are additional words, they indicate the variety or cultivar

Ex. Teak wood


Common name - Teak
Scientific name – Tectona grandis

Tectona grandis Species


Name

Genus Name

 Both of these terms are italicized


 The first letter of the genus name is always capitalized
 The first letter of the specific epithet name is never capitalized
 Plants in the same genus have similar characteristics.
 Plants in the same species consistently produce plants of the same types

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