Question

Which of the following is the correct binomial nomenclature?

• A. APIS INDICA
• B. Trypanosoma gambiense
• C. Ficus Bengalensis
• D. Magnifera indica

Answer 1

The correct option is B Trypanosoma gambiense

The various conventions followed while writing Binomial nomenclature are :

1. It is conventional to write the first letter of the generic name with a capital and the first letter of the specific name with a small letter.

2. Scientific names must be underlined separately when written by hand.

In printed matter, these names are printed in Italic and underlined when handwritten.

In option A, all the letters are capitalized.

In option B, all conventions are followed.

In option C, the generic name is wrongly capitalized and not written in italics.

In option D, the name is not written in italics.

So, the correct option is 'Trypanosoma gambiense'.