Question
Describe the Binomial system of classification.
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Answer
According to the binomial system, all organisms are given two proper names.
The first is the generic name beginning with a capital letter whereas the second is the psecies naem starting with a small letter. Both these names are underlined when written or italicised when printed. Naming organisms using this systern avoids confusion among people all over the world. Example -
The first is the generic name beginning with a capital letter whereas the second is the psecies naem starting with a small letter. Both these names are underlined when written or italicised when printed. Naming organisms using this systern avoids confusion among people all over the world. Example -
| Common name | Scientific name |
| Pea | Pisum sativum |
| Wheat | Triticum aestivum |
| Earthworm | Pheretima posthuma |
| Lion | Panthera leo |
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