Binomial Nomenclature
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<speciesfyi-glossary slug="binomial-nomenclature"></speciesfyi-glossary>Definition
The formal system of naming species using two Latin words: the genus name and specific epithet, such as Homo sapiens.
Detailed Explanation
Binomial nomenclature, formalized by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century, solved the chaos of local common names — a mountain lion is also called puma, cougar, and panther, but Puma concolor is universal. Scientific names are italicized, with genus capitalized and species epithet lowercase. The system is governed by international codes (ICZN for animals, ICN for plants) to ensure stability and priority.