Binomial Nomenclature

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What is Binomial Nomenclature?

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A formal system of naming species of living things by giving each a name composed of two parts: the genus name and the species name.

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What is the genus in the scientific name Canis rufus?

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Canis

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What is the species in the scientific name Canis rufus?

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rufus

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Why are scientific names important?

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They provide a universal naming system that avoids confusion caused by common names.

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What language are scientific names typically derived from?

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Latin.

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What is the most specific level of classification in taxonomy?

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Species.

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If two organisms belong to the same class, what other classification level must they share?

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Phylum.

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What is an example of a scientific name?

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Chrysaora fuscescens.

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What is the difference between common names and scientific names?

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Common names can vary by region and language, while scientific names are standardized and universal.

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What is the hierarchy of biological classification from broadest to most specific?

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Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.