Question

following the rules of binomial nomenclature, which is the correct way to write the scientific name for whale shark? select one answer.

rhin codon typus

rhin codon typus

rhin codon typus

rhin codon typus

Explanation:

Binomial nomenclature rules state that the genus name is capitalized and the species name is in lowercase. Both are italicized (or underlined if hand - written).

Answer:

Rhin codon typus (assuming the first option is italicized as per binomial nomenclature rules, if not, the correct one following the capitalization of genus and lowercase of species with both in italics is the answer).