The name Quercus Alba is the scientific name of a white oak tree and what else?

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The name Quercus Alba is the scientific name of a white oak tree and what else?

2006-09-18 14:02:53 · 2 answers · asked by David F 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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Quercus alba is the white oak tree. It's also possible that it is used when refering to other varieties of white oak like Quercus alba (other varieties name). The whole point of the scientific name is that it only defines one organism.

2006-09-18 14:21:36 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Ask this question in biology, not earth science.

2006-09-19 04:45:43 · answer #2 · answered by Amphibolite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋