Why do scientists use Latin when they name organisms?

By Communications staff, Washington State University
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Scientists started using Latin back in the Middle Ages — around the 5th century to the 15th century AD.

Though people all over the world were naming organisms in different languages, Latin was used by a group of scholars in Europe.

For the full answer, see the Dr. Universe website.

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