The two names of an individual are called the binomial system of nomenclature, here the two name includes the generic name which is written first, its first letter must be written in the capital letter while the second name is the specific names whose first letter must be written in the small letter. Thus, the correct way to write the scientific name of Mango is Mangifera indica.
Answered by Abhisek | 1 year agoIllustrate the taxonomical hierarchy with suitable examples of a plant and an animal.
Why is a key helpful in the identification and classification of an organism?
Define and understand the following terms:
(i) Phylum
(ii) Class
(iii) Family
(iv) Order
(v) Genus
Try to collect all the currently accepted meanings for the word species. Discuss with your teacher the meaning of species in the case of higher plants and animals on one hand and bacteria on the other hand.
Can you identify the correct sequence of taxonomic categories?
(a) Species → Order → Phylum → Kingdom
(b) Genus → Species → Order → Kingdom
(c) Species → Genus → Order → Phylum