What does an organisms scientific name consist of ?
Two Latin words .. Its Genus + Species
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What is the name given to this naming system ?
The Binomial system
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Why is it in Latin ? (1)
1) Common names for species can sometimes be misleading ... The robin in America and the robin in the UK are different species
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Why is it in Latin ? (1)
2) So scientists all over the world can communicate clearly , whatever their language
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What is the name for the robin in the UK ?
Erithacus rubecula
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What is the name for the robin in the USA ?
Turdus migratorius
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Why is it important ?
It allows biologists to ... 1) easily identify existing species and new species ... 2) see how organisms are related ... 3) identify areas of greater or lesser biodiversity
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How is it written ?
Genus + species
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
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The Binomial system
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What is the name given to this naming system ?
Card 3
Front
1) Common names for species can sometimes be misleading ... The robin in America and the robin in the UK are different species
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Card 4
Front
2) So scientists all over the world can communicate clearly , whatever their language
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