Rules of bionomial nomenclature
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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.
A few examples of names of organisms written in this system
Homo sapiens ( Human Beings)
Helianthus annuus ( Sunflower Plant)
Panthera tigris (Tiger)
Mangifera indica (Mango Plant)
Canis lupus familiaris (Dog)
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