Question

In the binomial system of taxonomy, developed during the ${18}^{th}$ century by C. Linnaeus, the second word of an organism's biological name represents.

• A. Species
• B. Genus
• C. Race
• D. Family

Answer 1

The correct option is A Species

In the binomial system of taxonomy, the second word of an organised biological name represents the species. The binomial nomenclature was formed by Linnaeus. In this, each name has two components the generic name and the specific epithet. Generic name starts with capital letter while the other with small letter. Both the word, when handwritten are separately underlined or printed in italics to indicate their Latin origin. Name of the another appear at the end of the biological name in abbreviated form.

eg:- Mangifera indica Linn was first described by Linnaeus ans is the scientific name of mango. Mangifera is the gnus while indica is the species name.