Binomen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Binomen is a noun meaning A name having two parts.
Meaning
A name having two parts.
More Meanings
- (taxonomy) A scientific name at the rank of species, with two terms: a generic name and a specific name.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- binomina
Synonyms for binomen
Depending on context, synonyms include binomial, binominal, dionym.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include binominal, binome, binom, polynym, polyonym, biconsonantal.
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