ConceptConceptDocsDocuments

CAIE IGCSE Biology 1.2.3 Binomial species names

Practise reading binomial names by identifying the genus and species parts and choosing the correctly written scientific name.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Biology 0610

Exam points

  • state the genus by taking the first word from a binomial scientific name
  • match the two parts of a scientific name to genus and species in MCQ options
  • choose the correctly written binomial name, including correct capitalisation

1.2.3—Binomial species names question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

Fig. 6.1 shows a boreal toad, Anaxyrus boreas. This toad is listed as an endangered species.

Fig. 6.1

Fig. 6.1

State the genus of the boreal toad.

All question bank results loaded