Scientific Names Encyclopedia

Global & Indian Biodiversity – Academic Reference Guide

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This comprehensive database provides scientifically accurate classification and information about major organisms and celestial entities.

Biological Classification

Taxonomy

Organisms are classified into 5 Kingdoms: Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista, and Monera. Each follows the Linnaean hierarchy: Kingdom → Phylum → Class → Order → Family → Genus → Species.

Binomial Nomenclature

Naming

Developed by Carl Linnaeus, this system uses two Latin names: Genus (capitalized) and species (lowercase). Example: Panthera tigris for the Bengal Tiger.

IUCN Status

Conservation

Conservation status categories: EX (Extinct), EW (Extinct in Wild), CR (Critically Endangered), EN (Endangered), VU (Vulnerable), NT (Near Threatened), LC (Least Concern).

Animal Kingdom (Animalia)

Mammals (Mammalia)

Birds (Aves)

Reptiles (Reptilia)

Fish (Pisces)

Insects (Insecta)

Plant Kingdom (Plantae)

Trees

Crops

Flowers

Medicinal Plants

Microorganisms

Bacteria (Monera)

Viruses

Fungi

India-Specific Important Species

Astronomy & Celestial Entities

Chemical Elements

Element Symbol Atomic Number Atomic Mass Group Type