rana tigrina is the scientific name of common frog what do these two terms imply
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In biology, Every organisms is given scientific name by Binominal Nomenclature system which consist of two parts:
First is the name of the genus to which an organism belongs to. This name is shared among a number of other closely related organisms. [It is like a person's Surname.]
Second is the name of the species to which it belongs to.This name is unique and specific , not shared with any other organisms in that particular genus.
For example :Acoording to Binominal Nomenclature system,
Scientific name of Frog is Rana Tigrina
Rana tigrina = Frog
(Genus) (Species)
Binominal Nomenclature system was developed by Linnaeus, he is called as "Father of Taxonomy"
First is the name of the genus to which an organism belongs to. This name is shared among a number of other closely related organisms. [It is like a person's Surname.]
Second is the name of the species to which it belongs to.This name is unique and specific , not shared with any other organisms in that particular genus.
For example :Acoording to Binominal Nomenclature system,
Scientific name of Frog is Rana Tigrina
Rana tigrina = Frog
(Genus) (Species)
Binominal Nomenclature system was developed by Linnaeus, he is called as "Father of Taxonomy"
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