scientific name

[sahy-uhn-tif-ik naym] / ˈsaɪ ənˌtɪf ɪk ˈneɪm /

NOUN

genus and species epithet

Synonyms

WEAK

binomen binomial name binomial nomenclature scientific epithet taxonomic name trinomen trinomial name

Example Sentences

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Each newly discovered species must be given a scientific name, and researchers often draw inspiration from people, experiences, or even popular culture.

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The scientific name M. pucpuggy honors the Seminole-Creek people of Florida, whose chief gave William Bartram the name "Puc Puggy," meaning "Flower Hunter."

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Lunar regolith is the scientific name for the dusty material that covers the Moon's surface.

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Viewers were invited to submit a proposed scientific name along with a justification.

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Ferreiraella populi has now been described and given a scientific name only two years after its discovery.

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