Scientists are using binomial nomenclature instead of common names because binomial nomenclature is easy to translate and it is unique for each living thing.
Explanation:
- Binomial nomenclature is the formal way of naming a species using Latin language and written in italics. This name includes two parts which are genus and specific epithet.
- Each living species Scientific name is descriptive which helps the scientist to classify and organise the organism.
- The common name will not help the scientist to understand the species clearly since we can common names across the globe.
