Binomial nomenclature

:For other topics using the name "binomial", see binomial (disambiguation).

History

The adoption of a system of binomial nomenclature is due to Linnaeus who described the entire natural world and gave every species (mineral, vegetable or animal) a two part name. However, binomial nomenclature in various forms existed before Linnaeus, and was used by the Bauhins, who lived nearly two hundred years before Linnaeus. Before Linnaeus hardly anybody used binomial nomenclature. After Linnaeus, almost everybody did.

Related Topics:
Linnaeus - Bauhin

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