Binomial nomenclature
Binomial Nomenclature
Binomial nomenclature (pronunciation: /bɪˌnoʊmiːəl ˌnoʊmənˈkleɪtʃər/) is a system of naming species of living things by the combination of two terms - the genus name and the species descriptor. The term was coined by Carl Linnaeus, who is often referred to as the father of modern taxonomy.
Etymology
The term "binomial nomenclature" comes from the Latin bi- meaning "two", and nomen meaning "name". This reflects the system's use of two-part names.
History
Binomial nomenclature was first used by Carl Linnaeus in his landmark work, Species Plantarum, published in 1753. This system of naming species has been universally adopted and is now a cornerstone of modern biology and taxonomy.
Format
In binomial nomenclature, the first term is the genus name, which is always capitalized, and the second term is the species descriptor, which is always in lowercase. Both terms are italicized. For example, the binomial name for humans is Homo sapiens.
Related Terms
- Genus: The first part of a binomial name, indicating the broader group to which a species belongs.
- Species: The second part of a binomial name, indicating the specific organism within a genus.
- Taxonomy: The science of classification, in which binomial nomenclature plays a key role.
- Carl Linnaeus: The Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist who developed the binomial nomenclature system.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Binomial nomenclature
- Wikipedia's article - Binomial nomenclature
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski