Binomial Nomenclature

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Binomial Nomenclature Noun

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[by-noh-mee-uhl noh-muhn-klay-cher]

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Binomial Nomenclature

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The formal system for naming species of living things by giving each a name composed of two parts.

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Genus Noun

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[jee-nuhs]

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Genus

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A principal taxonomic category that ranks above species and below family, forming the first part of a scientific name.

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Species Noun

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[spee-sheez]

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Species

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A fundamental category of taxonomic classification ranking below a genus, representing a group of organisms that can successfully interbreed.

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Example: This diagram shows biological classification going from general to specific. 'Species' is at the bottom, representing the most specific level in the hierarchy.