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The Living World
Given below is the scientific name of Mango. Identify the correctly written name.
Mangifera Indica
Mangifera indica
In binomial nomenclature, the generic name of a species always starts with a capital letter whereas the specific name starts with a small letter. Therefore, the correct scientific name of Mango is Mangifera indica.
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Try to collect all the currently accepted meanings for the word ‘species’. Discuss
with your teacher the meaning of species in case of higher plants and animals on one hand, and bacteria on the other hand.
Illustrate the taxonomical hierarchy with suitable examples of a plant and an
animal.Define and understand the following terms:
(ii) Class
Define and understand the following terms:
(iii) Family
Define and understand the following terms:
(iv) Order
As we go from species to kingdom in a taxonomic hierarchy, the number of common characteristics
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