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Binomial system of nomenclature was given by

Updated On: Aug 15, 2022
  • Linnaeus
  • Casper Bauhin
  • Julian Huxley
  • Bentham and Hooker
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Binomial nomenclature is the system of providing organisms with appropriate & distinct names consisting of two words, first generic & second specific. The system was developed by Linnaeus (Philosophia Botanica, 1751). The technical names recognised internationally are the ones given by Linnaeus in the 10th edition of his book "Systema Naturae" published in 1758.
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The Living World

  • The living world includes a vast variety of living organisms like plants, animals, and even microorganisms that exist on the earth.
  • These organisms also differ in size, color, habitat, physiology, and morphology.
  • Biologists have developed certain rules and principles supplementary which are helpful in the identification, nomenclature, and classification of organisms.
  • Such rules and principles lie in Taxonomy.
  • The taxonomic studies are very helpful and useful in specific fields like forestry, industry, agriculture, and for knowing our bio-resources.
  • All discovered living organisms are being named so that they are known by the same name throughout the world.
  • Each biological name is a collection of a generic name indicating the genus of an organism and a specific name that indicates the species.