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'''Scientific names''' are used in [[biology]] for each recognized [[taxonomic unit|biological unit]] such as [[species]], [[genera]], [[family (biological)|families]], [[order]]s, [[phyla]], [[kingdom (biological)|kingdom]]s and [[domain (biological)|domains]], and each of the subdivisions in between these basic [[taxonomic unit]]s. | '''Scientific names''' are used in [[biology]] for each recognized [[taxonomic unit|biological unit]] such as [[species]], [[genera]], [[family (biological)|families]], [[order]]s, [[phyla]], [[kingdom (biological)|kingdom]]s and [[domain (biological)|domains]], and each of the subdivisions in between these basic [[taxonomic unit]]s. Scientific names have the advantage that they are unique for the species within their specific kingdom. | ||
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Scientific names are used in biology for each recognized biological unit such as species, genera, families, orders, phyla, kingdoms and domains, and each of the subdivisions in between these basic taxonomic units. Scientific names have the advantage that they are unique for the species within their specific kingdom.