In biology, every species of animal is assigned a unique scientific name that helps identify it universally. These names are in Latin or Greek and consist of two parts: the genus and the species. For example, the scientific name for humans is Homo sapiens, where 'Homo' is the genus and 'sapiens' is the species.
Scientific names are used worldwide, allowing scientists to communicate clearly about specific animals regardless of language barriers. These names also help classify animals into broader categories based on shared characteristics, such as mammals, reptiles, or birds.