Linnaeus

Carl Linnaeus was a Swedish scientist from the 18th century who revolutionized the way we classify living things. He developed a system called binomial nomenclature, which gives each species a two-part Latin name—for example, Homo sapiens for humans. This system helps scientists around the world identify and communicate about plants, animals, and other organisms consistently. Linnaeus’s work laid the foundation for modern taxonomy, ensuring that every species has a unique, standardized name, and fostering better understanding of Earth's biodiversity.