Question

Oryza sativa is the binomial name of the rice plant, the sativa stands for

• A. specific name
• B. specific epithet
• C. species name
• D. specific nomenclature

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

In the binomial system of classification, every species is given in a two-part name. The first part represents a genus and the second part is a specific epithet. Together these two are called species. E.g., Oryza sativa where Oryza is genus and sativa is specific epithet and these two together represents species.