Question

'Trinomial nomenclature' of classification was proposed by

• A. Linnaeus
• B. Huxley and Strickland
• C. John Ray
• D. Theophrastus

Answer 1

The correct option is B Huxley and Strickland

Linnaeus is considered father of taxonomy and was first to use the binomial nomenclature for organisms. The scientific name of an organism having three words is referred to as trinomial. It usually mentions intraspecific/subspecific epithets after generic name and specific epithet. The names of intraspecific epithets are guided by same rules, as that of specific epithets. For example trinomial name of Brassica oleraceacapitata. Here Brassica is generic name, which is followed by specific epithet (oleracea) and name of the variety (capitata). The trinomial nomenclature was proposed by Huxley and Strickland.