Question

What is advantage of using scientific name instead of common name?

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Answer 1

Answer:

This naming is essential for the classification and organization of organisms which makes the study of an organism easier and understandable. It gives the precision and clarity for the naming of an organism which prevents confusion.

Answer 2

Common names are radically different from language to language, the name for an anteater in german roughly translates as nosebear, this would create some confusion amongst the scientific community when people tried to translate names literally, sticking to latin/greek scientific names prevents this.

Certain species common names do not reflect their "grouping" or evolutionary origin, for example the koala bear, is not a true bear but a marsupial mammal, or the silverfish, is not a fish but an insect.