Question

When naming an organism using binomial nomenclature, which of the two parts of the species name are capitalized?

-Both the genus and the species names are capitalized.
-The genus is capitalized.
-Neither the genus nor the species names are capitalized.
-The species name is capitalized.

Answer 1

The Genus is capitalized

Step-by-step explanation:

A perfect example of this is

Panthera

The genus is capitalized but the second part of the name also known as specific epithet which identifies the species within the genus. And you have to write the name in Italic word font.

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