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Binomial Nomenclature

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CBSE: Class 12

Definition: Binomial Nomenclature

Binomial nomenclature is a system of naming species of living organisms using two Latinised names.

CBSE: Class 12

Key Points: Binomial Nomenclature

  • Binomial nomenclature is a system of naming organisms using two Latinised names, developed by Carl Linnaeus.
  • The first name is the genus (generic name), written with a capital letter.
  • The second name is the species (specific epithet), written in small letters.
  • The scientific name is written in italics or underlined, e.g., Homo sapiens.
  • This system provides a universal and standard naming method, avoiding confusion from common names and showing relationships among organisms.
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