In Binomial nomenclature, every organism is given a scientific name that consists of two components X - Generic name Y - Specific epithet Z - Carolus Linnaeus This system was proposed by Carolus Linnaeus.
' X ' and ' Y ' are the components of Binomial nomenclature. This naming system was proposed by ' Z ' :
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' X ' and ' Y ' are the components of Binomial nomenclature. This naming system was proposed by ' Z ' :
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- A
X - Specific epithet, Y - Generic name, Z - Carolus Linnaeus
- B
X - Generic name, Y - Specific epithet, Z - R.H. Whittaker
- C
X - Generic name, Y - Specific epithet, Z - Carolus Linnaeus
- D
X- Specific epithet, Y - Generic name, Z - R.H. Whittaker
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