Question

Which is the correct way to write the scientific name of a fruit fly?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

There are precise conventions to follow when writing a scientific name.
Genus Name
1. The genus name is written first.
2. The genus name is always underlined or italicised.
3. The first letter of the genus name is always capitalized
Example: Astrophytum or Astrophytum

Specific Name
1. The specific epithet is written second.
2. The specific epithet is always underlined or italicised.
3. The first letter of the specific epithet name is never capitalized.
Example: myriostigma or myriostigma
Scientific Name - The scientific name of this plant would appear as follows:
Astrophytum myriostigma or Astrophytum myriostigma

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Drosophila melanogaster