Carl+Linnaeus

Carl Linnaeus  May 23rd, 1707- January 10th, 1787  Established a theory that categorized plants, animals, and minerals into three separate classes using binomial nomenclature. Linnaeus' theory is highly popular and frequently used to the modern day. Carl Linnaeus was born in southern Sweden. He is commonly known as the "Father of Taxonomy". With his father being a successful gardener, Linnaeus found interest in plants starting at his youngest ages. Also around these ages, Linnaeus' began learning the language of Latin, religion ideologies, and geography. Although Linnaeus was being taught a variety of substantial subjects, he held most interest in botany. Sticking to his interests took him far in life, making him a successful man that will be remembered forever. One of Linnaeus first studies were among medicines, which lead to the study of Botany. While Attending the University of Uppsala, they offered Linnaeus a sponsored travel, which he gladly accepted. Linnaeus traveled along the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia. While traveling, he payed special attention to varieties of plants, birds, and rocks. He wrote descriptions of his observations in his journal, which was the start of his theory and publications. In 1735, he published his first book Systema Naturae, which he continued to revise and expand with time. Linnaeus was a teacher, and became a professor of different categories. As time went on, Linnaeus published many substantial books, which all connect to his theory. His theory classifies plants, animals, and minerals into three different categories. He revises the old Latin words for plants/animals/minerals into a more simple, yet efficient form. The way he does this is by using binomial nomenclature. By definition, binomial nomenclature is "a system of nomenclature in which each species is given a unique name that consists of a generic and a specific term". Each category of Linnaeus' classifications have its own same generic term, while also containing its own specific term which carefully distinguishes that specific noun from others. This system is popularly used to this day, and laid simple ground rules for every scientist after his time.

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