Binomial Nomenclature and Scientific Names

This video tutorial covers the concept of binomial nomenclature, explaining its importance in standardizing the naming of organisms to avoid confusion caused by vernacular names. It details the scientific naming system, including the rules and regulations set by international codes like ICBN. The tutorial uses the mango as an example to illustrate the components of binomial names, such as genus and species, and emphasizes the rules for writing these names, including capitalization, italicization, and underlining. The video concludes with a recap of the key points discussed.

Why is binomial nomenclature necessary?

• To reduce the number of species

• To eliminate scientific names

• To standardize names across different regions

• To increase the number of local names

What is the purpose of codes like ICBN and ICZN?

• To create new species

• To provide guidelines for naming organisms

• To translate names into local languages

• To eliminate the need for scientific names

Who is credited with first introducing binomial nomenclature?

• Gregor Mendel

• Carl Linnaeus

• Casper Bauhin

• Charles Darwin

What is the scientific name of the mango?

• Mangifera India

• Mangifera Indica

• Mangifera Inda

• Mangifera Indus

What does the first word in a scientific name represent?

• Species

• Family

• Order

• Genus

How should scientific names be formatted when handwritten?

• Bold

• Underlined

• Italicized

• In quotes

What language are scientific names typically derived from?

• English

• French

• Spanish

• Greek or Latin

What is the role of the scientist's name in binomial nomenclature?

• To describe the habitat

• To specify the color of the organism

• To indicate the discoverer of the species

• To provide a common name

What is the second word in a scientific name called?

• Generic epithet

• Specific epithet

• Family name

• Order name

What is the correct format for the genus name in a scientific name?

• All lowercase

• Italicized

• All uppercase

• Capitalized first letter