Binomial Nomenclature Sometimes using only one word to

Binomial Nomenclature Sometimes using only one word to name an organism isn´t specific enough.

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In a similar way, scientists use two words to name organisms. � The system for naming species developed by Linnaeus is the basis of modern taxonomy. � Now, we call that system binomial nomenclature. � Binomial means two names and nomenclature means list of names, so binomial nomenclature describes a system of naming something using two names, or words. � Most scientific names are Latin terms.

In binomial nomenclature… �… all organisms are given a two-part name. � Some species may have the same species names, so without the genus name, the species name is unclear. gracilis Chamaleo Aubrieta Mammallaria

�Linnaeus’ system of binomial nomenclature made communication about species much easier. �When naming an organism, the use of a genus name as well as a species name is necessary. �RULES to write scientific names: Genus comes first; the first letter is capitalized and the rest is in italics. The species name is also written in italics, it follows the genus name, and the first letter is lowercased. https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=r. Lnvy. RUg 11 I

Homework � Draw/print and paste the following animals: Felis concolor Felis onca Felis catus