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Define species and genus.
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Name the taxonomic categories in descending order and give the two parts of a binomial name.
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Answer
Kingdom, phylum or division, class, order, family, genus and species. A binomial name consists of the generic name written first with a capital initial, followed by the specific epithet in lower case, both italicised.
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Explanation
Mangifera indica is the binomial name of the mango.
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