Question

In word is the genus and which is the species of this scientific

5. Using the binomial nomenclature, identify which word is the genus and whic
name (Pogona vitticeps), then write the rules that must be followed for each word.
Genus:
Species:

Answer 1

In the scientific name Pogona vitticeps, Pogona is the Genus name and vitticeps is the species name.

Step-by-step explanation:

Binomial Nomenclature:

Binomial nomenclature is a naming system focused on the use of a single, universal name for all organisms. The need for a universal system stems from the confusion created by common and cultural names of different organisms.

This system comprises of one scientific name composed of two names: the generic or genus name and the species name. E.g, the tiger's scientific name is Panthera tigris. Panthera is the tiger's genus and tigris is the species.

Rules for Binomial Nomenclature:

Binomial Nomenclature system has set the following rules for writing scientific names:

1. All scientific names are in Latin.
2. When typed, scientific names are italicized and when handwritten, both parts of the scientific name are underlined separately.
3. The first part i.e. the generic name begins with a capital letter. The second part i.e. the species name begins with a small letter.