Why Do Scientific Names Have Two Parts?: References & Edit History

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  • Melissa Petruzzello
    Melissa Petruzzello (she/her) is Assistant Managing Editor and covers plants, algae, fungi, insects, spiders, renewable energy and environmental engineering. She also handles certain topics in Christianity, notably Protestant history and churches. 

Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Article thoroughly revised and updated. Mar 09, 2026
Noted that the system was created by Carolus Linneaus. Media added. Feb 24, 2026
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