Linnaeus (Carl Linnaeus)

Carl Linnaeus was a Swedish scientist in the 18th century who developed the system for naming and classifying living things. His system organized plants, animals, and other organisms into groups based on shared characteristics, making it easier to identify and study them. He introduced binomial nomenclature, giving each species a two-part Latin name (e.g., Homo sapiens). Linnaeus's work laid the foundation for modern taxonomy, helping scientists communicate clearly about biodiversity and understand the relationships among different organisms. His system is still used today, forming the basis of biological classification.