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Write short notes on – Binomial Nomenclature.
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- Gaspard Bauhin jn 1623, introduced naming of organisms with two names which is known as Binomial nomenclature, and it was implemented by Carolus Linnaeas in 1753
- Binomial nomenclature an universal system of naming organisms. As per this system, each organism has two names – the first is the Genusname and the second is the Speciesname.
- Genus name begins with a capital letter and Species name begins with a small letter. Example The nomenclature for onion is Allium sativam. Genus name is Allium, species name is sativam.
- Vernacular name is a local name that is familiar for a particular place. Binomial name is an universal name which never changes.
- Binomial nomenclature and classification helps scientists to identify any organisms and to place them at a particular hierarchy.
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