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Carl Linnaeus

Binomial Nomenclature (Taxonomy)

Born 1707 πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden 1735

🧬 Known For

1

Binomial nomenclature β€” two-part Latin names (e.g. Homo sapiens)

2

Classified 7,700 plant species and 4,400 animal species

3

Coined the term "Mammalia"; his system is still used today

Father of modern taxonomy

Quick Facts

Field

🧬 Biology

Country

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden

Born

1707

Key Year

1735

Invention

Binomial Nomenclature (Taxonomy)

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