Question

Which is the correct rule for writing names in binomial nomenclature?

• A. The entire two part name must be written in Italics
• B. The genus name is written in the second half of the name
• C. The genus name should not be written in capital
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A

The entire two part name must be written in Italics

The correct option is A.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Binominal nomenclature, also known as binary nomenclature, is a formal method of describing species of living things by assigning them a name made up of two parts.
2. Although they can be based on terms from other languages, both parts of the name must employ Latin grammatical forms.
3. Italics must be used throughout the entirety of the two-part name (or underlined when handwritten).
4. Always write the genus name first.
5. One must capitalize the genus name.
6. Never capitalize the species epithet.

Final answer: "The entire two-part name must be written in Italic" is a correct rule for writing names in binomial nomenclature.