Binomial: A two-word term that represents the name of a particular species. The first word (the genus) is capitalized while the second word (the specific epithet) is never capitalized. Following the Binomial is the authority that refers to the individual(s) who named the species. The binomial is either italicized or underlined.

Example: Trichia macbridei M. E. Peck or Trichia macbriei M. E. Peck

Trichia - genus

macbridei - specific epithet

M. E. Peck - Original author of the binomial

 

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