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binomial nomenclature
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binomial nomenclature
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The scientific naming of species whereby each species receives a Latin or Latinized name of two parts, the first indicating the genus and the second being the specific name.


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Authors should be aware that previous taxonomic spelling of binomial names exist and check their historic evolution in the List of Prokaryotic Names with Standing in Nomenclature (www.
Spelling of emerging pathogens by Millar, B. Cherie / Emerging Infectious Diseases
The new ICTV Executive Committee established at the 12th International Congress of Virology, held in Paris in July 2002, will decide in the near future if binomial names of virus species should be introduced.
Emerging issues in virus taxonomy by Mahy, Brian W.J. / Emerging Infectious Diseases
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