Question

Explain the need and advantages of nomenclature and scientific name.

Answer 1

Hint:Nomenclature and scientific name is to ensure a single name for each substance irrespective of regions where it is utilised, it maintains the proper classification and helps in identification of species by people all around the world. Also it helps in the identification of related species and comparison of these helps in better understanding of the species.

Complete answer:Nomenclature is a system to assign very specific and particular scientific names to an organism according to its structure, behaviour and features. A particular scientific name is assigned so as to be understood when referred irrespective of language barriers. Some of the advantages of nomenclature and scientific names include:

1. Organise and classify: It helps in organising and assigning a particular place in the classification of all the organism. This makes it easier for everyone to understand the characters of the organism of interest.
2. Clarity: The scientific names are very specific and unique so as there are no overlapping, as every individual is provided with only a single name. It avoids the confusion as created in the common names.
3. Precision: Nomenclature not only gives it a single unique name but also assists in assigning a place in taxonomy based on the similarities and dissimilarities between different organisms, that helps in establishing a relationship between the organisms and thus assigning proper classification.
4. Universal recognition: Scientific names are universal, that is it is acceptable and understood by all people around the world.
5. Stability: Also the names assigned are so unique that even when new characters about an organism are discovered and are shifted to new taxa with different classification, its scientific name remains the same.

Note:Scientific naming is done through binomial nomenclature system where organisms are assigned names usually derived from Latin words. An organism can have many common names based on region and languages but will have only a single precise scientific name that is accepted and understood throughout the world irrespective of region and language barriers.