BRAINCAKEBinomial System of Naming
To ensure all scientists are referring to the same organism, a universal and binomial system of naming is used. The species are given Latin names. A binomial system was devised by Linnaeus.
The first name is the generic name and describes the genus.
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Key terms in this lesson
- species
- A group of organisms with similar characteristics that can interbreed to produce fertile offspring.
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