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  4. Point out the correct method of showing scientific name of coconut palm derived by binomial nomenclature :

Q. Point out the correct method of showing scientific name of coconut palm derived by binomial nomenclature :

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Solution:

The scientific name is used to identify the organisms and to avoid the confusion created by the local names. The scientific name is comprised of the genus and the species. The genus is the first name and the first letter is written in capitals and remaining all are small including the species name. The scientific name of the coconut palm is Cocos nucifera.