Latin names
Genus and species
Latin names are the scientific names assigned to organisms in biological taxonomy, consisting of a genus and species in italicized Latin or Latinized form: *Homo sapiens*, *Canis lupus*, *Quercus alba*.
They provide universal identification across languages and regions, avoiding confusion from multiple common names.
The system follows conventions established by Linnaeus in the 18th century.
The Latin name for the common house cat is Felis catus.
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