Linnaeus began naming organisms that were alike using Latin names. He gave each organism two names; for example, the pigmy rattlesnake is called Sistrurus miliarius by scientists. What type of naming system is this and what group does "miliarius" designate?

A. Polynomial nomenclature; genus.
B. Binomial nomenclature; genus.
C. Binomial nomenclature; species.
D. Polynomial nomenclature; species.


Answer: C

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