System of Binomial Nomenclature.

  • The language of the scientific naming of an organism would be Latin.
  • Every scientific name should have two parts and the genus name always comes first followed by the species name.
  • At the time of printing of a scientific name, it should be done with Italic type. Rice- Oryza sativa,  Katla fish- Catla catla, for example.
  • When a scientific name would be written in hand, two parts of it should be separately underlined. For example, Oryza sativa, Catla catla.
  • If the scientific name of an organism is named by some scientist will be accepted in accordance with the rules of priority.

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