Chapter 1
Latin in the courtroom and law
Chapter 2
Scientific names and the natural world
Chapter 3
Pop culture and modern slogans
Chapter 4
Everyday abbreviations and hidden phrases
YOUR GOAL
Master of Latin in the modern world
Ch 2 · Scientific names and the natural world
schopenhauer Scientific Names
Dracorex hogwartsia, a dinosaur of fame, 'Dragon king of Hogwarts' is its Latin scientific name!
schopenhauer Modern humans carry a Latin scientific name that highlights our defining mental capability.
schopenhauer The most famous dinosaur's name combines Greek and Latin to describe a terrifying ruler.
BETA
schopenhauer Play a Latin game about naming the Ursa Major constellation. Discover popular Latin words and phrases used in law, slogans, and pop culture.
Fun Fact
Plant Latin: The Latin word 'sativus,' found in many plant names like Cannabis sativa, simply means 'cultivated.'
Glossary
binomial nomenclature (noun)
A system of naming organisms using a two-part name representing the genus and species. Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus formalized this method in his 1753 landmark work, Species Plantarum.
A system of naming organisms using a two-part name representing the genus and species. Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus formalized this method in his 1753 landmark work, Species Plantarum.
Quiz
If a plant's scientific name includes the Latin word 'alba,' what color is the plant likely to be?
Quiz
Which Swedish scientist standardized the use of Latin for naming plants and animals in the 18th century?
Quiz
What does the Latin word 'rex' mean in scientific names like Tyrannosaurus rex?
Quiz
Which Latin word meaning 'poison' is used today to describe microscopic infectious agents?