Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy - With Access
Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy - With Access
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780134578019
Author: BAUMAN
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 5SA
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The reason for the use of Latin in taxonomic nomenclature.

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Carolus Linnaeus was the first scientist to start the naming system of living organisms. Latin was being used in Western Europe as the language of science. The use of Latin continued with this practice.

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