Question

Explain binomial nomenclature with an example.

Answer 1

Binomial nomenclature:

1. According to binomial nomenclature, every organism is given two proper names. The first name is the Genus to which an organism belongs. The genus name can be shared among other closely related organisms. The second name is the Species name to which an organism belongs. The species name cannot be shared with any other organism in that particular genus.
2. The binomial nomenclature was first developed and used in naming plants and animals by Carolus Linnaeus of Sweden in his book titled “Species Plantarum”. So he is considered the father of taxonomy.

Example:

The binomial name for the tiger is Panthera tigris and for the lion is Panthera leo.