Binomial Nomenclature
Biology ⇒ Biological Classification
Binomial Nomenclature starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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A researcher writes the scientific name of a bacterium as Escherichia Coli. Identify the error in this nomenclature.
A scientist discovers a new plant and names it Rosa alba. What does 'alba' refer to in this name?
A student writes the scientific name of the tiger as panthera tigris. Is this correct? Explain your answer.
Binomial nomenclature uses how many names to identify a species?
A researcher writes the scientific name of a bacterium as Escherichia Coli. Identify the error in this nomenclature.
A scientist discovers a new plant and names it Rosa alba. What does 'alba' refer to in this name?
A student writes the scientific name of the tiger as panthera tigris. Is this correct? Explain your answer.
A newly discovered species of bird is found in two geographically isolated regions. Scientists propose two different binomial names for the same species. Explain the process by which the correct scientific name is determined according to the rules of binomial nomenclature.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of binomial nomenclature? (1) Universal recognition (2) Avoids duplication (3) Describes physical appearance (4) Reduces confusion
Which of the following is NOT a component of a binomial name? (1) Genus (2) Family (3) Specific epithet (4) Species
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a valid scientific name? (1) Must be in Latin or Latinized (2) Must be unique within its genus (3) Must describe the organism's habitat (4) Must be published with a description
Which of the following is NOT a rule of binomial nomenclature? (1) The genus name is capitalized (2) The specific epithet is capitalized (3) Both names are italicized or underlined (4) The name is in Latin or Latinized form
Fill in the blank: In the scientific name Panthera leo, 'Panthera' represents the _______.
Fill in the blank: The abbreviation 'sp.' is used when the _______ is unknown or unspecified.
Fill in the blank: The rules for naming animals are governed by the _______.
Fill in the blank: The scientific name for humans is _______
True or False: Binomial nomenclature can be used for both plants and animals.
True or False: Binomial nomenclature is governed by international codes such as the ICZN and ICBN.
True or False: Binomial nomenclature was first introduced in the 18th century.
True or False: In binomial nomenclature, the genus name is always capitalized.
