Binomial nomenclature means
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2018
– The first part of the name is the genus name, and the second part is the specific epithet (often called the species name).
– The genus name is always capitalized, and the specific epithet is not.
– Both parts are italicized when printed (e.g., Homo sapiens) or underlined when handwritten.
– This system was largely standardized by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century.
– Options B, C, and D describe incorrect origins or structures for biological names.