The correct use of formal scientific names of organisms is key to accurate communication, but despite the simplicity of the system, it is rarely done right. Everyone is familiar with at least a few of these, even if they don't realise it.
Homo sapiens, Tyrannosaurus rex, Boa constrictor and Geranium arboreum are all likely recognisable no matter how limited your biological knowledge. You might well know these as 'Latin names' and while many are in Latin, there are those in Ancient Greek, Aztec, Mongolian, Xhosa and others and thus the general preference these days is to call them 'scientific names.'
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