Question

Who proposed binomial nomenclature? Write down the four conventions that are followed while writing scientific name of the species.

Answer 1

Carl Von Linné, more commonly known by his latinized name Carl Linnaeus, proposed binomial nomenclature.

Rules/Conventions followed while writing the scientific names.

(i) The generic name/genus should start with a capital letter.

(ii) The species name should start with a small letter.

(iii) The names should be underlined separately when written.

(iv) When printing, the scientific name should be written in italics.