Question 30.3

Brassica Campestris Linn

Why are they written in italics?

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Brassica Campestris Linn

According to ICBN, all scientific names are comprised of one generic name followed by a species name, which have to be written in italics always. It is a rule of bionomial nomenclature.

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Question 30.1

Brassica campestris Linn

(i) Give the common name of the plant.

(ii) What do the first two parts of the name denote?

(iii) Why are they written in italics?

(iv) What is the meaning of Linn written at the end of the name?

Question 30.4

Brassica campestris Linn

What is the meaning of Linn written at the end of the name?

Question 30.2

Brassica campestris Linn

What do the first two parts of the name denote?

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