A few words on scientific names

[DogRetepCow]

Yeah, that makes sense. Like how American Green Tree frogs and Whites tree frogs can both be refered to as Green Tree Frogs

[Eric Walker]

Hyla marmorata- south American bird poop frog

Theloderma asperum- malaysian bird poop frog

big difference. One is very commen in the us because it lays about 1000 eggs at a time. The other not so commen because of clutches of eggs under 10.

know your bird poop.

[Kristen]

Yeah, that makes sense. Like how American Green Tree frogs and Whites tree frogs can both be refered to as Green Tree Frogs

When I first joined the forum I was so confused at that! Cause in Australia they are called Green tree frogs, and when I called them that everyone always said "No thats not a green tree frog, its a Whites!"
So now obviously Latin names are much better :P

[arielgasca420]

I have always heard that binomial nomenclature is a universal language. I didnt know people get so technical with it as far as upper case and lower case. I know its the correct way of writing, but It doesnt bother me as long as its spelled right and in the correct order.
I will be taking a class for CA plant identification in a few weeks. Latin doesnt always describe a plant or animal better than the common name. some scientific names have nothing to do with the plants characteristics at all.
the only times I find these names useful is breeding and when you need some serious in depth detail on the creatures habitat and anatomy. a friend of mine is going to school to be a veterinarian in France and these names come quite in handy since my french is insufficient.