Who is called the father of taxonomy ?

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The correct answer is Carl Linnaeus.

Key Points

Taxonomy:
- It is the practice and science of categorization or classification of organisms.
- Carolus Linnaeus is called the father of taxonomy.
- He was the first person to formulate and adhere to a uniform system for defining and naming plants and animals.
- His binomial system of nomenclature identified species by a generic name (genus) and a specific name (species).
- His publication, Species Plantarum, described the new classification system and marked the initial use of the nomenclature for all flowering plants and ferns.
- In 1758, the binomial system of nomenclature was applied to animals.

Additional Information

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