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Meanings of binomial nomenclature in inglés

ruso
бинарное название
portugués
nomenclatura binomial
español
nombre específico
catalán
nomenclatura científica
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Principle of giving species of living things a two-part name.

nombre específico
Usage of binomial nomenclature in inglés
1
Linnaeus's great invention was the system of binomial nomenclature: he decided that all species should be named in two halves.
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2
The atomic notation was as serviceable to chemistry as the binomial nomenclature and the classificatory schematism of Linnæus were to zoölogy and botany.
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