Binomial nomenclature and its significance in biology classification
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Binomial Nomenclature is a two-term naming system which uses two different terms to name the species, plants, animals and living organisms. Binomial Nomenclature is also known as Binary Nomenclature. The two terms consist of generic epithet which is genus (category) of that species, and specific epithet which indicates the species itself. This two-term naming system can also use some other different languages to create such scientific names. These scientific names are unique and help in identifying organisms anywhere in the world.
In this system, there are certain rules that are followed while naming organisms. This standard set of rules is applicable to plants and animals while giving them unique names within a given system.
According to this system, each organism is known my two names – the Genus name and the species name. These names are all written in Latin. The genus name and species name of an organism written together are called its scientific name. Some rules that are followed while writing these names are mentioned hereunder.
The name of the genus always begins with a capital letter.
The species name begins with a small letter.
The scientific names are always italicized.
When handwritten, the genus name and species name have to be underlined.