Meaning Of The Word Binomial nomenclature

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Binomial nomenclature Meaning

Binomial nomenclature Definition
Binomial nomenclature Definition

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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