The purpose of assigning two names to classify organisms is to create a standardized system of naming living organisms called binomial nomenclature. This system was developed by Carl Linnaeus and helps to ensure that each species has a unique and universally recognized name. The two-part name consists of a genus name (capitalized) and a species name (lowercase), which together form the scientific name of the organism. This system allows scientists to communicate effectively about different species and to clearly identify and classify them based on their characteristics and relationships.
