- Standard convention, developed by Carolus Linneaus, that identifies each species by a scientific (or botanical) name consisting of a unique combination of two words, Latin in form and usually derived from Greek or Latin roots.See also nomenclature.
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binomial nomenclature — the system of nomenclature in which a species, but no taxon or any other rank, is denoted by a combination of two names … Dictionary of ichthyology
binomial nomenclature — noun : a system of nomenclature in which each species of plant or animal receives a name of two terms of which the first identifies the genus to which it belongs and the second the species itself and which was first standardized by Linnaeus about … Useful english dictionary
binomial nomenclature — bino′mial no′menclature n. bio ter a naming system in biology in which each species is assigned a unique name consisting of two parts, the name of the genus and another, often descriptive, term • Etymology: 1875–80 … From formal English to slang