Question

Which of the following is/are a rule for writing the scientific name?

• A. John Ray
• B. A. P. deCandolle
• C. A. L. de Jussion
• D. Carolus Linnaeus

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
B

A. P. deCandolle

C

A. L. de Jussion

D

Carolus Linnaeus

The binomial system of nomenclature is structured so that the scientific name consists of two names: (1) the genus and (2) the species name. There are rules to follow when writing a scientific name. (1) The genus name is always underlined or italicized. (2) The genus name always starts with a capital letter and the species name with a small letter.