Binomial Nomenclature
Biology ⇒ Biological Classification
Binomial Nomenclature starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference between a common name and a scientific name, using an example.
Describe the main rules of binomial nomenclature as set by international codes.
Describe the process of assigning a scientific name to a newly discovered species.
Explain the importance of standardization in scientific naming of organisms.
Explain the significance of the 'type specimen' in binomial nomenclature.
Explain why common names are not suitable for scientific communication.
Explain why Latin is used for scientific names in binomial nomenclature.
State the two main parts of a scientific name in binomial nomenclature.
The scientific name of the domestic cat is Felis catus. Identify the genus and species.
What does the term 'specific epithet' refer to in binomial nomenclature?
What is the main advantage of using binomial nomenclature over common names?
Who is known as the 'Father of Binomial Nomenclature'?
A researcher finds that the scientific name of a species is written as Panthera leo Linnaeus, 1758. Explain the significance of the name and the year in this context.
A scientific paper refers to a species as "Quercus robur L." What does the "L." signify in this context?
Describe how binomial nomenclature helps in understanding evolutionary relationships among organisms.
Explain the consequences of not following the principle of priority in binomial nomenclature when naming new species.
A newly discovered plant species is found to be closely related to the genus Solanum. The proposed scientific name is Solanum maxima. However, it is later found that Solanum maxima was already assigned to a different species. According to the rules of binomial nomenclature, what should be done in this situation?
A researcher proposes the name 'Panthera leo africana' for a newly identified subspecies of lion. According to the conventions of binomial nomenclature, is this name valid for a species? Justify your answer.
A scientist discovers two populations of beetles that look very similar but are found in different regions. Both have been given the same specific epithet but belong to different genera. Explain, using the rules of binomial nomenclature, whether this is acceptable and why.
Discuss the impact of synonymy in binomial nomenclature and how it is resolved according to international codes.
