What is the difference between common names and scientific names?

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Common name is the name that is frequently used for a particular thing and is based on the normal language of everyday life. Common names are written free handedly.
Scientific name is the name that is used by the scientists and it consists of two parts- genus and species. Scientific names is written in italics.

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