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Write short notes on binomial nomenclature.

[Review question: Pg. No: 85]


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(i) Gaspard Bauhin jn 1623, introduced naming of organisms with two names which is known as Binomial nomenclature, and it was implemented by Carolus Linnaeas in 1753

(ii) Binomial nomenclature an universal system of naming organisms. As per this system, each organism has two names – the first is the Genus name and the second is the Specie sname.

(iii) Genus name begins with a capital letter and Species name begins with a small letter. Example The nomenclature for onion is Allium sa. Genus name is Allium, species name is sepa.

(iv) Vernacular name is a local name that is familiar for a particular place. Binomial name is an universal name which never changes.

(v) Binomial nomenclature and classification helps scientists to identify any organisms and to place them at a particular hierarchy.


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