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what is binomial nomenclature?( Long Note)
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Answer 1

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Binomial nomenclature ("two-term naming system"), also called binominal nomenclature ("two-name naming system") or binary nomenclature, is a formal system of naming species of living things by giving each a name composed of two parts, both of which use Latin grammatical forms, although they can be based on words from other languages. Such a name is called a binomial name (which may be shortened to just "binomial"), a binomen, binominal name or a scientific name; more informally it is also called a Latin name.

The first part of the name – the generic name – identifies the genus to which the species belongs, while the second part – the specific name or specific epithet – identifies the species within the genus. For example, humans belong to the genus Homo and within this genus to the species Homo sapiens. Tyrannosaurus rex is probably the most widely known binomial.[1] The formal introduction of this system of naming species is credited to Carl Linnaeus, effectively beginning with his work Species Plantarum in 1753.[2] But Gaspard Bauhin, in as early as 1622, had introduced in his book Pinax theatri botanici (English, Illustrated exposition of plants) many names of genera that were later adopted by Linnaeus.[3]

Answer 2

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Binomial Nomenclature :-

Binomial - two

Nomenclature - naming

• Binomial Nomenclature was given by Carlous Linnaeaus in 1753.

Characteristics of Binomial Nomenclature :-

• Binomial Nomenclature as its name suggests means 2-naming. It has 2 parts :-

i) Generic name : The first name

ii) Specific epithet : The second name

Example : Panthera leo or Panthera leo

• The Generic name is written in capital letters.

• The specific epithet is written in small letters.

• Generic name can be called as Genus.

• The name of the species must be written in either italic form or underlined as in point first.

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