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Carl Linnaeus
Binomial Nomenclature (Taxonomy)
Born 1707 🇸🇪 Sweden 1735
🧬 Known For
1
Binomial nomenclature — 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
🇸🇪 Sweden
Born
1707
Key Year
1735
Invention
Binomial Nomenclature (Taxonomy)