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Difficulty: EasyPrinciples of Classification and Binomial Nomenclature

In the binomial system of nomenclature established by Carl Linnaeus, every organism is assigned a two-part scientific name. Which of the following is the correctly written scientific name for the housefly?

  1. *Musca domestica*Answer
  2. B
    *Musca Domestica*
  3. C
    *musca domestica*
  4. D
    Musca domestica

Answer

The scientific name formatted as *Musca domestica* is correct.
The scientific name starting with a capitalized genus name followed by a lowercase specific epithet in italics complies strictly with the universal rules of binomial nomenclature.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the basic rules of Linnaean binomial nomenclature.
Binomial nomenclature requires a generic name (Genus) followed by a specific epithet (species).
Scientific names follow universal standards established by international codes of biological nomenclature.
2
Apply capitalization and typography rules to the options.
The genus name (*Musca*) must begin with a capital letter, the species epithet (*domestica*) must be entirely lowercase, and the entire name must be italicized in print.
This standardized formatting prevents confusion across different languages and regions.

Key Concept

Rules of Binomial Nomenclature
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