answersLogoWhite

0

What is the contribution of Carolus Linnaeus?

Updated: 8/16/2019
User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

Best Answer

Linnaeus invented the system of classification still used by biologists today. Every organism has a unique two word name consisting of a genus and species and fits into a number of higher categories up to kingdom.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is the contribution of Carolus Linnaeus?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What is Carolus Linnaeus's birthday?

Carolus Linnaeus was born on May 23, 1707.


Who was Carolus Linnaeus's mother?

Melinda Linnaeus


When was the classification system invented?

I think you mean Carolus Linnaeus. THAT'S WHO INVENTED THE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM!!!!! :)


What is Carolus Linnaeus' real name and why did he change it?

Carolus Linnaeus real name is Carl Linnaeus. There is no real reason why he changed his name however he does get confused with his son whose name is Carolus Linnaeus the Younger. He also went by the name of Von Linne when he was ennobled in 1761.


How old was Carolus Linnaeus at death?

Carolus Linnaeus died on January 10, 1778 at the age of 70.


Scientist who invented the scientific name?

Carl Linne was the person who developed the binomial system of nomenclature we use today. In his day, students names were latinized, hence the more common Carolus Linneaus. His contribution to science is considered so great that he is the lectotype for Homo sapiens.


What evidence used to develop carolus Linnaeus's contribution?

I'm asking the question for biology project so you tell me people what you know


Where did Carolus Linnaeus live when he died?

Carolus Linnaeus, Swedish scientist, died on 10 January 1778 in Hammarby (Sweden)


Why did carolus linnaeus simplified the naming of living things by giving species a two part scienitific name?

Carolus Linnaeus is credited for simplifying the naming of living things by giving each species a two-part part description called a binomial.


How is Carolus Linnaeus?

Carolus Linnaeus was born on May 23, 1707 and died on January 10, 1778. Carolus Linnaeus would have been 70 years old at the time of death or 308 years old today.


Who discovered binomials?

Carolus Linnaeus


Who is father taxonomy?

Carolus Linnaeus