Binomial nomenclature of our favourite species by Olivia Chan https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom What does the Latin name even mean? en-us 2017-08-09 09:10:14 UTC 2023-03-04 06:57:11 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Xmastree.png Binomial Nomenclature ochanedu https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180464854 Binomial nomenclature (also called binominal nomenclature or binary nomenclature) is a formal system of naming species of living things by giving each a name composed of two parts, both of which use Latin grammatical forms, although they can be based on words from other languages. Such a name is called a binomial name(which may be shortened to just "binomial"), a binomen, binominal name or a scientific name; more informally it is also called a Latin name. The first part of the name identifies the genus to which the species belongs; the second part identifies the species within the genus. ]]> 2017-08-09 09:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180464854 Mimosa pudica plant ochanedu https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180465256 pudica means shy, bashful, or shrinking in Latin. It is classified as an angiosperm for producing and dispersing seeds. It is an interesting plant that biologists have used in studies of plant habituation.
- Ms. Chan  ]]> 2017-08-09 09:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180465256 Phoenicopterus https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180542863 The flamingo is called the Phoenicopterus in Latin.  It comes from the Chordata phylum.  They are typically colored pink and stand on one leg when idle.  - Lucas Lee]]> 2017-08-09 23:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180542863 Persea americana https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180542953 Avocado
Anthophyta   
The genus Persea consists of evergreen trees producing berries as fruits.
Michael

]]> 2017-08-09 23:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180542953 Dionaea muscipula https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180542979 The Venus flytrap is called Dionaea muscipula in Latin. It is classified as a vascular plant for having  lignified tissues for conducting water and minerals. This plant is carnivorous, and it takes more than a week to digest large insects.
-Angela]]> 2017-08-09 23:52:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180542979 Arecaceae https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180542997 Name: Palm Tree
Classification:  Arecales

Arecaceae are a botanical family of perennial climbers, shrbs, acaules and trees. 

-Jaclyn-

]]> 2017-08-09 23:52:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180542997 Helianthus leehj19 https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180543004 Helianthus is often called Sunflower and it is family of Asteraceae. It is in the Plantea Kingdom. It is also classified as angiosperms. Sunflowers are tall and during the growth, it faces toward the sun. 
-Hui Jun-]]> 2017-08-09 23:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180543004 Nephelium (Rambutan) https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180543076 Rambutans are fruits with the latin name: NepheliumThese are classified as Sapindaceae, which is a group of flowering plants.
- Kelly]]> 2017-08-09 23:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180543076 Hydrochoerous hydrochaeris https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180543082 The Latin name of Capybara is Hydrochoerous hydrochaeris. It's classified as a Chordata phylum. They are the largest rodent in the world.
-Betty Hwang

]]> 2017-08-09 23:53:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180543082 Aster ageratoides https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180543211 Aster ageratoides is a rare type of flower that blooms in July until it frosts. It is classified in a plantea kingdom.  
-Sally

]]> 2017-08-09 23:55:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180543211 https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180543518 2017-08-09 23:58:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180543518 Struthio camelus https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180543866 The ostrich or common ostrich is either one or two species of large flightless birds native to Africa, the only living member of the genus Struthio, which is in the ratite family.
-Jaclyn-

]]> 2017-08-10 00:01:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180543866 Ailuropoda melanoleuca https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180543945 Ailuropoda melanoleuca is also named as Giant Panda. 

Classification: Mammalia 

-Sally 

]]> 2017-08-10 00:02:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180543945 Solanum tuberosum https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180674342 Solanum tuberosum, also known as a potato, is a "starchy, tuberous crop". It's a vegetable.

Tuberosum means full of lumps and humps.  

- Sarah ]]> 2017-08-10 23:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180674342 Acinonyx Jupatus https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180674387 The genus name, Acinonyx, means "no-move-claw" in Greek, while the species name, jubatus, means "maned" in Latin, a reference to the mane found in cheetah cubs.]]> 2017-08-10 23:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180674387 Garcinia mangostana https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180674426 Garcinia mangostana is more commonly known as mangosteen.
The species name mangostana simply means mangosteen. The fruit has a white flesh with s distinct sweet and sour taste.
- Junwoo]]> 2017-08-10 23:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180674426 Testudines https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180674480 Testudines' common name is turtle. Turtle is a sea creature that can be found in oceans, freshwater lakes, and rivers. Testudines means tortoise or movable shed in Latin. 

-Joon Young Yooo

]]> 2017-08-10 23:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180674480 Chaetophractus villosus https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180674980 Chaetophractus villosus is a big hairy armadillo, one of the largest and most numerous armadillos in South America.

Villosus means shaggy, hairy. 

- Sarah

]]> 2017-08-10 23:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/180674980 Ursus maritimus https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/272475014 Polar bears are called Ursus maritimus in Latin. It is classified as a Chordata phylum. Polar bears have black skin and although their fur appears white, unexpectedly ..it is actually transparent.
- Leslie]]> 2018-08-09 11:49:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/272475014 Prunus persica https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/272480234 The peach is called Prunus persica in Latin. It is classified as a spermatophyta. A peach is a soft, juicy and fleshy stone fruit. Varieties of peach with white flesh are sweeter compared to the peaches that have yellow flesh. 
- Jin


]]> 2018-08-09 12:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/272480234 Balaenoptera musculus jeongd20 https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/272489665 It is commonly known as blue whales. The species, Balaenoptera, means "winged whale" which refers to the blue whale's dorsal fin. It is the largest animal known, and it is categorized into a marine mammal that belongs to the baleen whale parvorder. 
-Irene J

]]> 2018-08-09 13:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/272489665 Walrus https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/272491538 The walrus is called Odobenus rosmarus. It's classified as the Chordata phylum. It is a large marine mammal with small eyes, flippers, and tusks and whiskers. They are very cute!
- Susan]]> 2018-08-09 14:04:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/272491538 Durio zibethinus  namc20 https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/272568737 Carl Linnaeus named the plant after civet cats which is “zibetha” in Latin. There is no exact reason behind why durians were named after civet cats. 

Durians reproduce through the dispersion of seeds, classifying as an angiosperm.
- Christine
]]> 2018-08-10 01:08:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/272568737 Bradypus variegatus yoonjb20 https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/272693040 Sloth is called Bradypus variegatus. It is classified as the chordata. It normally lives in rainforests of South America and Central America. There are two-toed sloth and three-toed sloth. Sloth is related to the word slow because of their low metabolism and their adaptation to low-energy diet.
-Jeongbin]]> 2018-08-11 02:57:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/272693040 Annona reticulata https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/272697461 The sweetsop fruit is called Annona reticulata. The name "reticulata"  in Latin signifies small tree. Sweetsop classifies as an angiosperm, as it is produced by its dispersal of seeds. 

The fruit is also known as Custard Apple in Southern America
-Tatiana


]]> 2018-08-11 04:03:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/272697461 Haliaeetus leucocephalus https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/272750622 The bald eagle's binomial name is Haliaeetus leucocephalus. It is from the phylum Chordata and is the national bird of the United States of America. The bald eagle was chosen as the emblem of the USA because of its long life, majestic looks, and great strength.
Fun Fact: Benjamin Franklin wanted the US's national bird to be the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) because of it's short life, dignified looks, and great taste.
- Brendan
]]> 2018-08-12 10:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/272750622 Aptenodytes forsteri https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/272750633 The latin name of Emperor penguin is Aptenodytes forsteri. It is classified as the chordata phylum. It is the biggest of all living penguins. They spend their entire lives on Antartic ice and its waters 
- Matthew
]]> 2018-08-12 10:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/272750633 https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/272750748 2018-08-12 10:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/272750748 Cygnus buccinator https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/272755228 The latin name for the trumpet swan is Cygnus buccinator, while their phylum classification is chordata. Trumpet swans have a far-carrying low-pitched call. The trumpet swan is known to be the largest type of swan. They have black feet, bills, and tarsals. This species of swans were once threatened with extinction (less than 100 were found in the US in 1935). Swans symbolize grace and beauty.
- Kona]]> 2018-08-12 13:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/272755228 Lumbricus terrestris https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/272755482 The latin name for the earthworms is Lumbricus terrestris. This species is identified as the phylum, Annelida, a large phylum that also includes the ragworm and leech species.  The common name for this species is different in various parts of the world. In Britain, they are commonly referred to as earthworms or lobworms. In North America, they are often called nightcrawlers. Most scientific references refer to those species with the scientific name, however, the above names are more commonly used in everyday language. 
-Kaitlyn]]> 2018-08-12 13:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/272755482 Ocimum tenuiflorum https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/272782858 Holy basil, also known as, tulsi or tulasi is under the Labiatae or mint family and an angiosperm. It is used as a herbal medicine to treat fatigue, stress, acne, colds, and cough.
 ]]> 2018-08-13 00:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ochanedu/binom/wish/272782858