Meaning Of The Word Binomial nomenclature
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Binomial nomenclature Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Binomial nomenclature?
binomial nomenclature in American English
the scientific system of giving a double name to each plant and animal, consisting of the name of the genus followed by that of the species (Ex.: Melanitta perspicillata, surf scoter) noun: a system of nomenclature in which each species is given a unique name that consists of a generic and a specific term binomial nomenclature in British English noun: a system for naming plants and animals by means of two Latin names: the first indicating the genus and the second the species to which the organism belongs, as in Panthera leo (the lion) |
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