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Definition noun, plural: specific epithets The second part of the binomial name of a particular species Supplement In... Read More

Binomial Nomenclature Definition Binomial nomenclature is a binomial system of naming a species. A binomial name is... Read More

Every living organism is unique when you observe its morphological, anatomical, molecular, genetic, biochemical, chemical,... Read More

Definition noun, plural: generic names (taxonomy) The first name of a binomen (pharmacology) A misnomer for nonproprietary... Read More

Definition noun, plural: botanical names The scientific name of plants Supplement A botanical name is the scientific name... Read More

Genus Definition A genus is a taxonomic category ranking used in biological classification that is below family and above... Read More

Definition noun The systematic or scientific naming of plant species Supplement Botanical nomenclature is the systematic or... Read More

Botany is a highly diverse subject that encompasses several aspects of plants. When the question pops up, “what is a... Read More

Definition noun, plural: scientific names The binomial name assigned to a species of an organism Supplement The scientific... Read More

Definition noun, plural: incisurae A notch; an indent; a small hollow Supplement Incisura is a Latin word for incisure... Read More

Biodiversity is divided into different hierarchical levels in order to study them in a systematic way. Whether it be a... Read More

Definition The local name given to a particular species of a plant, as opposed to the scientific latin or greek name, which... Read More