list out various convention for writing scientific names on the basis of the binomial nomenclature
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Explanation:
There are precise conventions to follow when writing a scientific name.
Genus Name
1. The genus name is written first.
2. The genus name is always underlined or italicised.
3. The first letter of the genus name is always capitalized
Example: Astrophytum or Astrophytum
Specific Name
1. The specific epithet is written second.
2. The specific epithet is always underlined or italicised.
3. The first letter of the specific epithet name is never capitalized.
Example: myriostigma or myriostigma
Scientific Name - The scientific name of this plant would appear as follows:
Astrophytum myriostigma or Astrophytum myriostigma
Mutations? Frequently a particular individual of a species will mutate to a diverse colour, size, or growth habit. These characteristics are passed on to its descendants (offspring�s). When this happens, a population of plants exists with the same scientific name, but a sub-group displays different characteristics. If the mutated group is significantly different from the parents and is stable (the traits are passed on from generation to generation), then this new group of plants is often assigned a variety name.
Variety Names
A. Variety names are given when the mutation occurs in nature. (E.g. a mutation occurs in a wild arid land)
B. The abbreviation var. is used to signify that the mutation is a variety. var. is placed after the specific epithet and is not underlined or italicised.
Example: Astrophytum myriostigma var.
1. The variety name is written after var.
2. Underline or italicise the variety name.
Example: Astrophytum myriostigma var. strongylogonum or Astrophytum myriostigma var. strongylogonum