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Binomial Nomenclature Rules

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Binomial Nomenclature Rules

Question

The binomial name of housefly is MUSCA DOMESTICA.
(i) State two mistakes in the way the scientific name is written.
(ii) Re-write the name in correct manner following the rules of binomial nomenclature.

Answer

(i)
- Species name written in capital letters
- Two names are not underlined; (separately)
(ii) - Musca domestica