Binomial Nomenclature

Biology ⇒ Biological Classification

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Binomial nomenclature uses how many names to identify an organism?

Explain the difference between genus and species in binomial nomenclature.

Explain why scientific names are preferred over common names.

Explain why the same species name can appear in different genera, but the full binomial name is always unique.

In the context of binomial nomenclature, what does 'specific epithet' refer to?

In the scientific name Rosa indica, what does 'Rosa' represent?

What does the term 'binomial' mean in binomial nomenclature?

What is the main advantage of using Latin for scientific names?

Which international code governs the naming of animals? (1) ICZN (2) ICBN (3) ICN (4) ICVN

Which international code governs the naming of plants? (1) ICZN (2) ICBN (3) ICN (4) ICVN

Which language is primarily used in binomial nomenclature? (1) English (2) Latin (3) Greek (4) French

Which of the following is a correct binomial name? (1) Canis lupus (2) canis Lupus (3) Canis Lupus (4) canis lupus

Fill in the blank: In the scientific name Panthera leo, 'leo' refers to the _______.

Fill in the blank: The binomial name for the common housefly is _______ domestica.

Fill in the blank: The binomial name for the house sparrow is Passer _______.

Fill in the blank: The binomial name for the mango tree is Mangifera _______.

True or False: Binomial nomenclature can be used for bacteria.

True or False: Binomial nomenclature is governed by international codes.

True or False: Binomial nomenclature is used for naming only plants.

True or False: In binomial nomenclature, the genus name is always capitalized.