binomen

noun 2

Definitions

noun

1

A name having two parts.

2

A scientific name at the rank of species, with two terms: a generic name and a specific name.

Each type species is cited in its original binomen (Recommendation 67B of the Code, ICZN 1999α), and if that name is a synonym then it is followed by the valid name of the species in parentheses.

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