Question

Can you help me with this questions in my textbook please?

All living organisms on this planet have what is called a common name and then a scientific name that is created by the binomial nomenclature system. Give two advantages of using the scientific name over the common name for the organism.

Answer 1

@stefrheart @Abhisar

Answer 2

Scientific naming is standardized. Each creature has only one scientific name, and each name refers to only one creature. This is of great advantage because it allows precision. While most people might refer to a lot of things as a cat, there are big differences between house-cats and, say, lions. This keeps generalities from skewing meaning.

Secondly, what someone in your neck of the woods might call "stink weed" might be called "skunk vine" in another town, while "skunk vine" might refer to a creeping black and white flower someplace else. Common names are only common to certain areas. Think about how many people call it "pop" and how many call it "soda." Ask for soda in France and you might get soda water instead of Pepsi.

Third, the scientific naming system allows people to see the relationship between animals. Cats make a good example. A housecat and a lion are both part of the family Felidae. This would let you know, just by seeing the name, that the housecat and the lion are relatives. But house-cats are part of the subfamily Felinae, and lions are part of the subgroup Panthera (not to be confused with the cheesy metal band Pantera.) This would let you know that while house-cats and lions are relatives, they are not closely similar; a tiger, though, also in the subfamily Panthera, is.

Answer 3

the scientific name is always written in Latin right? Wait...is this what you write by yourself...or using some sources :)

Answer 4

Yes, scientific names are written in latin. Yes i used sources.

Answer 5

Can you re-written for me please?

Answer 6

ok, i'll give you the points.

1) Scientific names are standarized names and people all over the world understand it.
2) Scientific names allow people to see relationship between animals. Example: Panthera tigris (tiger), Panthera leo (lion)all belong to same genus and are related.

Answer 7

Oh ok...Thanks! :)

Answer 8

ur most welcome :)

Answer 9

2. Plants grow in a different manner than most other organisms. One key to these unique growth patterns is meristematic tissue. What are the types of meristemic tissue and how do they allow for different types of growth in plants?

Answer 10

Check out this
http://www.tutorvista.com/content/biology/biology-iii/plant-histology/meristematic-tissue.php

Answer 11

Yes thanks :)

Answer 12

@Frostbite