Question

Answer the following:

Why is binomial nomenclature important?

Answer 1

1. The binomials are simple, meaningful, and precise.
2. They are standard since they do not change from place to place.
3. These names avoid confusion and uncertainty created by local or vernacular names.
4. The organisms are known by the same name throughout the world.
5. Binomials are easy to understand and remember.
6. It indicates phylogeny (evolutionary history) of organisms.
7. It helps to understand the inter-relationship between organisms.