Binomial System

Define Scientific Name

The scientific name is a binomial, meaning that it has two parts:

Genus - the first part of the name signifies the genus the species belongs to.

Species - the second part of the name uniquely identifies it as its own species.

Define Binomial nomenclature

A system of nomenclature in which each species of animal or plant receives a name of two terms of which the first identifies the genus to which it belongs and the second the species itself.

Define Generic Name

The generic name is the genus to which the species belongs

Define Specific Name

The species the organism belongs to

Scientific Naming

Binomial System

Genus species

Homo sapien

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Advantages of using Binomial System

- Shows common ancestry

- Universal, recognised worldwide

- Know which genus the species belongs to