Binomial Nomenclature Flashcards
1
Q
Who formalized the binomial nomenclature
A
Carl Linneaus
2
Q
Main language used in binomial nomenclatures
A
Latin
3
Q
Two words withing the binomial name
A
Genus and specific epithet
4
Q
Genus
A
The first word is the name of the genus the species belongs to
5
Q
Specific epithet
A
The second word identifies the species withing the genus
6
Q
Rules
A
- Name in italics or underlined
- Genus always capitalized
