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While writing scientific name of humans, he wrote homo Sapiens. Do you think that this representation of writing scientific name is correct?

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To determine whether the representation of the scientific name "homo Sapiens" is correct, we need to follow the rules of binomial nomenclature, which is the system used for naming species. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Scientific Names**: Scientific names are composed of two parts: the genus name and the species name. The genus name is always written first, followed by the species name. 2. **Capitalization Rules**: According to the rules of binomial nomenclature: - The genus name should always start with a capital letter. ...
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