binomial naming Flashcards
1
Q
what are the two components to a binomial name?
A
generic name = the genus the organism belongs to (two closely related species will share the same genus)
specific name = the species the organism belongs to
2
Q
how do we write the binomial name?
A
- genus must have capital letter at the start, species does not
- both words must be either in italics or underlines
3
Q
what is the advantage of the binomial naming system?
A
it is universal; an organisms binomial name is the same everywhere in the world
