Scientific Nomenclature

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Binomial Nomenclature

The system of naming species with two names, the genus name capitalized and the species name in lowercase.

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Genus Naming

The process of assigning a noun as the first part of a scientific name, following specific rules based on Latin, Greek, or modern words.

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Species Naming

The process of selecting epithets that describe the genus, following Latin grammar rules for adjectives, participles, appositives, and genitives.

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Taxon

A unit of biological classification, such as a genus or species, used to categorize organisms.

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Trinomen

A three-part name used for some organisms, including the genus, species, and subspecies or variety.