Carl Linnaeus
'Carl Linnaeus made it his life’s work to develop and refine a way to classify and name all life on Earth.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)
He was one of the most influential scientists of his time. His theory of classification allowed for clear and easy descriptions of plants, animals and minerals.
So straightforward was his new naming system, it is still used by scientists today.' - The Natural History Museum
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)
He was one of the most influential scientists of his time. His theory of classification allowed for clear and easy descriptions of plants, animals and minerals.
So straightforward was his new naming system, it is still used by scientists today.' - The Natural History Museum
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Linnaeus' System
Heres why:
Naming living things
It's important to scientists to use the same name for a living thing no matter where they live. Heres why: