Understanding Scientific Names

Why are scientific names preferred over common names?

• They are easier to remember.

• They are unique to each species.

• They are shorter than common names.

• They are more colorful.

Which of the following is NOT a true fish?

• Catfish

• Tuna

• Starfish

• Goldfish

What does the first word in a scientific name represent?

• Family

• Order

• Species

• Genus

How should the genus name be formatted in a scientific name?

• Lowercase and italicized

• Lowercase and bold

• Uppercase and italicized

• Uppercase and underlined

What is the correct way to write the scientific name of a Sumatran tiger?

• Panthera Tigris Sumatra

• panthera tigris sumatra

• Panthera tigris sumatra

• Panthera tigris Sumatra

How is a scientific name abbreviated for a species?

• First letter of genus and species name

• First letter of genus and full species name

• Full genus and first letter of species

• First letter of both genus and species

What does 'SSP' indicate when used in scientific naming?

• Multiple species in a genus

• A new species

• A subspecies

• A single species

What is the abbreviation for a genus with only one species?

• SP

• SSP

• S

• P

Which animal is the only species in its genus?

• Tiger

• Giant panda

• Red panda

• Lion

What is the purpose of scientific names?

• To replace common names

• To make names longer

• To reduce confusion among scientists

• To make animals sound more interesting