Question : The common name of pea is simpler than its botanical (scientific) name Pisum sativum why then is the simpler common name not used instead of the complex scientific/botanical name in biology ?

Question : The common name of pea is simpler than its botanical (scien

1.	Question : The common name of pea is simpler than its botanical (scientific) name Pisum sativum why then is the simpler common name not used instead of the complex scientific/botanical name in biology ?
Answer» Solution :The common name .Pea. is a English word and this can have different names in different languages. It is easier to remember a standard scientific name as COMPARED to so MANY names. HENCE, instead of using simple common names, it is preferred to use scientific names which may appear complicated but universally ACCEPTED.