When writing the name of a microorganism, which of the following rules applies to the genus?

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Both names are either italicized or underlined when written. The genus begins with a capital letter, and the species begins with a lowercase letter. The genus name of the organism may be represented by a single letter after the organism's full genus and species name has been written once in a report. For example, Escherichia coli is commonly referred to as E. coli.

When Writing the Name of a Microorganism, Which of the Following