Question

What are conventions for writing scientific names ??

Answer 1

There are precise conventions to follow when writing a scientific name.

Genus Name. The genus name is written first. ...

underlined. or italicised. ...

Astrophytum. or Astrophytum.

Specific Name. The specific epithet is writtensecond. ...

underlined. or italicised. ...

myriostigma. or myriostigma. ...

Astrophytum myriostigma. ...

Variety Names.
The basic rule for writing a scientific name

Use both genus and species name: Felis catus.

Italicize the whole name.

Capitalize only the genus name.

Mar 14, 2011
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Answer 2

Answer:

the conventions followed writing the scientific names are:

• the name of the genus begins with a capital letter.
• the name of the species begins with a small letter.

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