Question

What would the scientific name of this organism be?

Answer 1

Answer:

Alligator mississippiensis

Explanation:

A scientific name is usually derived from the generic and specific names of an organism. i.e

    Genus: Alligator

   species: mississippiensis

                                          = Alligator mississippiensis.

Remember that when writing a scientific name,

1.) The Generic name must always begin with a capital letter while the specific name must begin with a small letter.

2.) The name should be italicized when printed in books.

             Alligator mississippiensis

3.) The name should be underlined separately when handwritten or manuscript. i.e

             Alligator mississippiensis