Linnaeus

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Definition

Proper noun A Swedish botanist, zoologist, and physician who formalized binomial nomenclature, the modern system for naming organisms. He is known as the "father of modern taxonomy."

Usage

This word is used as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure Carl Linnaeus. * The classification system developed by Linnaeus organized nature into a hierarchy. * Many species still bear the scientific names assigned by Linnaeus.

Advanced Usage
  • Linnaean: (Adjective) Pertaining to the classification system or work of Linnaeus.
    • The Linnaean taxonomy groups organisms based on shared physical characteristics.
  • Linnaean taxonomy: The system of scientific classification using a two-part naming convention (genus and species).
Variants and Related Words
  • Carolus Linnaeus: The Latinized form of his name, commonly used in scientific literature.
  • Carl von Linné: The name he was ennobled as later in life.
Synonyms
  • Carolus Linnaeus
  • Carl von Linné
Related Terms and Concepts
  • Binomial nomenclature: The two-part naming system (Genus species) established by Linnaeus.
  • Taxonomy: The science of classification, which Linnaeus helped to systematize.
  • Systema Naturae: The title of Linnaeus's seminal work in which he outlined his classification system.
Noun
  1. Swedish botanist who proposed the modern system of biological nomenclature (1707-1778)

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