Question

If an organism is given a new name by scientists other than the old name, what criteria should we look for when a new name is proposed?

• A. Any of the names can be considered
• B. The new name proposed should not match the previous name
• C. All the names are used
• D. The name which is accepted by ICBN or ICZN is first accepted

Answer 1

The correct option is B The new name proposed should not match the previous name

According to binomial nomenclature, any species has two names generic and species name. Following are some of the major guidelines for the scientific naming of plants and animals.

1. Every scientific name should have words either in Latin or be Latinized (i.e., follow Latin grammar).

2. The first word refers to the name of the genus and the second word to the name of the species.

3. The name of the genus should start with a capital letter and the name of the species with a small letter.

4. Both the names should be printed in italics or else they should be underlined separately. For example, Felis leo

5. A new name proposed is on the basis of its characteristics, personality or place. The selected name should be such that it should not match the old name.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.