How do you correctly write a scientific name?

Genus Name

1. The genus name is written first.

2. The genus name is always underlined or italicised.

3. The first letter of the genus name is always capitalized

Specific Name

1. The specific epithet is written second.

2. The specific epithet is always underlined or italicised.

3. The first letter of the specific epithet name is never capitalized