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what is the binomial system of nomenclature explain with an example​

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Answered by sreevardhanchunkz
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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.The formal introduction of this system of naming species is credited to Carl Linnaeus, effectively beginning with his work Species Plantarum in 1753. But Gaspard Bauhin, in as early as 1623, had introduced in his book Pinax theatri botanici (English, Illustrated exposition of plants) many names of genera that were later adopted by Linnaeus.

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Felis concolor

Whether you know it as the puma, cougar, mountain lion, painter, or catamount, you are talking about the same animal. All of these words describe a large, single-colored predatory cat. Not only are there many versions of the name for this animal in English, but also in Spanish. In South and Central America, this cat is also known as león colorado, onça-vermelha, poema, guasura, and yaguá-pitá. Scientists wishing to discuss this animal with an international audience need a way to cut through all the different colloquial versions of the animals. Therefore, the scientific name Felis concolor is used in the conventional binomial nomenclature. Felis describes the genus that the cats belong two, while concolor describes their uniform color.

Answered by arjun7774
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Binomial nomenclature is the formal naming system for living things that all scientists use. It gives every species a two-part scientific name. For example, a ladybug found in the United States goes by the fancy name of Harmonia axyridis. The first part of a scientific name, like Harmonia, is called the genus.
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