Q. Binomial nomenclature means that every organism has
A) Two names one scientific and other popular
B) One scientific name consisting of a generic and a specific epithet
C) One name given by two scientist
D) Two names, one Latinize and other of the person
Explanation
Bauhin (1623) proposed a binary system of naming plants. This concept was properly enlarged by Lannaeus (1753), while publishing ‘Species Plantarum’. According to this, plant name consists of two parts-the generic and specific epithet.
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