binomial nomenclature
noun
: a system of nomenclature in which each species of animal or plant receives a name of two terms of which the first identifies the genus to which it belongs and the second the species itself
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One of the most important features of taxonomy is binomial nomenclature.
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Dec. 2024
Inside scientific circles, however, binomial nomenclature still rules the day, lending concision and clarity to fields ranging from molecular biology to evolutionary ecology.
—Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2023
The tradition of identifying organisms using binomial nomenclature—the two names that identify an animal to its genus and species—dates back to the 18th century.
—Christie Wilcox, Discover Magazine, 1 Nov. 2017
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Dec. 2024
Inside scientific circles, however, binomial nomenclature still rules the day, lending concision and clarity to fields ranging from molecular biology to evolutionary ecology.
—Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2023
The tradition of identifying organisms using binomial nomenclature—the two names that identify an animal to its genus and species—dates back to the 18th century.
—Christie Wilcox, Discover Magazine, 1 Nov. 2017
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“Binomial nomenclature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/binomial%20nomenclature. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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