As per the rules of binomial nomenclature, which species name is written correctly?

A. pelecinus polyturator

B. Pelecinus polyturator (all italicize)

C. Pelecinus polyturator (Pelecinus is Italicized)

Respuesta :

B. Pelecinus polyturator
When writing the scientific names of organisms, the entire name is italicized. Moreover, the genus name is written first and the first letter of the genus name is capitalized. The specific name is written after a space after the genus name.