Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
linnaeus
Proper noun
/lɪˈneɪ.əs/
Definition
Linnaeus refers to Carl Linnaeus, a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist who is known as the father of modern taxonomy.
Examples
- Carl Linnaeus introduced a hierarchical system for naming species.
- Many scientific names in biology use the Linnaean system.
- In school, we studied how Linnaeus categorized thousands of plants.
Meaning
The name Linnaeus is synonymous with systematic classification of organisms, especially plants and animals.
Synonyms
- Father of Taxonomy
- Carl von Linné
