Question

Point out the correct method of showing the scientific name of coconut palm derived by binomial nomenclature ?

• A. Cocos nucifera
• B. Cocos Nucifera
• C. cocos Nucifera
• D. cocos nucifera

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Cocos nucifera

The correct option is A

Explanation for the correct answer:

1. The scientific word is used to identify the organisms in order to reduce confusion brought on by local names.
2. The scientific name contains the genus and species.
3. The first name is the genus, which starts with a capital letter and finishes with a small letter that contains the name of the species.
4. The coconut palm's scientific name is Cocos nucifera.

Final answer:

The correct method of showing the scientific name of coconut palm derived by binomial nomenclature is Cocos nucifera.