What is the difference between scientific names and common names?
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Common name is the name that is frequently used for a particular thing and is based on the normal language of everyday life. Common names are written free handedly. Scientific name is the name that is used by the scientists and it consists of two parts- genus and species. Scientific names is written in italics.
Herein, why do we use scientific names instead of common names?
Scientific names are informative Every recognized species on earth (at least in theory) is given a two-part scientific name. This system is called "binomial nomenclature." These names are important because they allow people throughout the world to communicate unambiguously about animal species.
Herein, what are common names and scientific names?
Scientific Names of Common Plant/Trees/Vegetables/Cereals/Fruits etc.:
Common Name of Plants | Scientific Name of Plants |
---|---|
Mango | Mangifera indica |
Neem | Azadhirachta indica |
Onion | Allium cepa |
Orange | Citrus aurantium |
The botanical name of a plant is the scientific Latin name identifying the genus and the specific species. The reason this is done in horticulture is because while the Latin or scientific name of a plant never varies, the local common name sometimes does. Botanical name may also be known as scientific name.