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One thing that can happen is, if it is common in multiple parts of the world, it is given a name by one group of people and then given another name by a different group. Then if these two groups interact with one language, then that language might have two words for that animal.

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How many common names can an organism have?

an organism can have any number of common names depending upon the number of regional languages spoken in the habitat of the organism but it can have only one scintific name


Two names for the least number that is a common multiple?

least common multiple, or LCM


Why might a particular kind of organism have more than one common name?

Different regions might have different names often different in locations and different languages.


Why is it best for scientist to use the scientist name of an organism instead of a common name?

Scientific names never differ among scientists.


Why is it best for scientists to use the scientific name or an organism instead of a common name?

Scientific names never differ among scientists.


Discuss ways in which common names can be confusing and misleading?

It can be quite misleading if the common name leads you to believe an organism is closely related to another, or is a part of the same family/genus. For example - Guinea pigs are not in the pig family, nor are they from Guinea. Also, many common names change from area to area - leading to several names for the same species. For example - the angler (Lophius piscatorius), is also sometimes called fishing-frog, frog-fish or sea-devil.


What are two problems with common names?

Because the same common names are used to describe different plants... which may be similar to each other or wildly different. The scientific names of plants are specifically designed to identify a particular species clearly and unambiguously.


What is the advantage of using scientific names instead of using common names like cat or dog?

An organism's scientific name is recognized worldwide.


Why do the common names of organism cause scientist problems?

Common names of organisms can cause problems for scientists because they often vary by region and language, leading to confusion about which species is being referred to. Additionally, one common name can refer to multiple species, while a single species may have several common names. This inconsistency can hinder communication and collaboration among researchers, affecting data collection and analysis. As a result, scientists prefer using standardized scientific names (binomial nomenclature) to ensure clarity and precision.


What are the disadvantages of common names?

Common names can lead to confusion as multiple species can share the same name. They are not standardized worldwide, leading to different names for the same species in different regions. Common names can also vary within a region based on local dialects or traditions.


No matter how many common names an organism might have it only has one?

Scientific name, also known as the binomial name, which consists of the genus and species names. This unique identifier is globally recognized and helps to standardize the naming of organisms across different languages and regions.


Why do animal have different scientific names when they had the easier common names?

Scientific names provide a universal way to precisely identify and classify organisms, regardless of language or location. They help avoid confusion that can arise from different regions using different common names for the same organism. Additionally, scientific names often reflect the evolutionary relationships among species, providing valuable information beyond just a description of the organism.