Principles of Biology
Principles of Biology
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Author: Robert Brooker, Eric P. Widmaier Dr., Linda Graham Dr. Ph.D., Peter Stiling Dr. Ph.D.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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How species’ names follow a binomial nomenclature.

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Binomial nomenclature is a method of naming organisms using a two-term naming system. Each species is classified under different taxonomical levels based on their similarities. So, organisms should have a common naming system to identify them. Binomial nomenclature system was introduced by the scientist Carolus Linnaeus. According to his nomenclature system there are some rules to follow.

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