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nomenclature /no·men·cla·ture/ (no´men-kla″cher) a classified system of names, as of anatomical structures, organisms, etc. binomial nomenclature the system of designating plants and animals by two latinized words signifying the genus and species.
binomial nomenclature Etymology: L, bis, twice; Gk, nomos, law; L, nomenclatio, calling by name a system of classification of animals, plants, and other life forms (developed by Carl Linné) that assigns a two-part Latinized name to each species, such as Homo sapiens for humans. nomenclature terminology; a classified system of technical names, as of anatomical structures, organisms, etc. binomial nomenclature the system of designating plants and animals by two latinized words signifying the genus and species. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Swedish botanist and founder of the modern binomial classification system for plants and animals. Swedish botanist and founder of the modern binomial classification system for plants and animals. Swedish botanist and founder of the modern binomial classification system for plants and animals. |
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