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BiBByLin said:who can tell the name of such organism.
The International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (ICN), and the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) are responsible for naming organisms. These codes provide guidelines and rules for naming new species and maintaining standardized names for existing ones.
Yes, scientists follow a specific process known as binomial nomenclature when naming organisms. This involves assigning a unique two-part Latin name to each species, consisting of the genus and species names. This system was established by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century and is still used today.
No, only trained scientists who have conducted thorough research and established a new species can name an organism. This ensures that the names are accurate and follow the guidelines set by the ICN and ICZN.
Organisms have scientific names to avoid confusion and provide a standardized way of identifying and communicating about different species. Common names can vary between languages and regions, but scientific names remain consistent and are recognized worldwide.
Common names are often given to organisms based on their appearance or characteristics and can vary between languages and regions. Scientific names, on the other hand, are standardized and follow a specific format of genus and species names, making them more accurate and universally recognized.