species name
A 'species name' is a formal scientific designation used to uniquely identify a species, following the binomial nomenclature system.
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Definition
B2Biology
(scientific, formal)A formal scientific designation composed of two parts: the genus name and the specific epithet.
Example
- The species name of the domestic cat is Felis catus.
C1Taxonomy
(technical)A unique identifier for a species within a genus, used in the classification and naming of organisms.
Example
- In taxonomy, the species name is crucial for accurately identifying and categorizing organisms.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "species name":