Morelia spilota spilota
The scientific name of the diamond python is Morelia spilota spilota.
The scientific name for the python species is Pythonidae.
The scientific name for the diamondback rattlesnake is Crotalus atrox.
It is an Latin word chosen by the scientist or person who classified or discovered the species. Usually consisting of two words the first will indicate Genus the second Species. If you look at Naja atra it will tell you Genus Naja = Cobra Atra = The Chinese cobra
what is the difference between the common and scientific name of an organisms
The green tree python is a species of python found in New Guinea and islands in Indonesia. It grows to the size of 5-7 feet and is considered one of the most beautiful animals in the world due to its changing color. Its true scientific name is Morelia Viridis.
The scientific name of the Indian python is Python molurus.
The scientific name for the python species is Pythonidae.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Python regius.
Python molurus bivittatus
Scientific names are unique to one specific instance. For example - A Burmese python and an Indian python look very similar in colour and markings. Therefore the Burmese python has been given the scientific name 'Python bivittatus. The Indian python is named Python molurus.
Pythonidae.
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Liasis Childreni
From the diamond-shaped patterning on its skin ! See related link for a picture.
morelia spilota
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Morelia viridis.
it is the scientific name for a red tail boa