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Common names can be confusing and vary by language, so scientific names help scientists clearly identify organisms. Binomial nomenclature is a system that gives each species a two-part name: the genus and the specific name. Scientists use shared and unique traits to classify organisms and give each species its own scientific name.
Sections:
00:00 Common names
01:06 Taxonomy review
01:48 Binomial nomenclature
2:23 Writing a scientific name
04:09 Naming a new species
06:00 Summary
TEKS Standards: SCIENCE.7.14.A, SCIENCE.7.14.B
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Common names can be confusing and vary by language, so scientific names help scientists clearly identify organisms. Binomial nomenclature is a system that gives each species a two-part name: the genus and the specific name. Scientists use shared and unique traits to classify organisms and give each species its own scientific name.
Sections:
00:00 Common names
01:06 Taxonomy review
01:48 Binomial nomenclature
2:23 Writing a scientific name
04:09 Naming a new species
06:00 Summary
TEKS Standards: SCIENCE.7.14.A, SCIENCE.7.14.B
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Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. We offer quizzes, questions, instructional videos, and articles on a range of academic subjects, including math, biology, chemistry, physics, history, economics, finance, grammar, preschool learning, and more. We provide teachers with tools and data so they can help their students develop the skills, habits, and mindsets for success in school and beyond. Khan Academy has been translated into dozens of languages, and 15 million people around the globe learn on Khan Academy every month. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we would love your help!
Donate or volunteer today! Donate here: khanacademy.org/donate?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=desc
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