2. Classification Biology

3. History Carolus Linnaeus (1707–1778) was born. His great work, the Systema Naturae, ran through twelve editions during his lifetime (1st ed. 1735).

4. He is best known for his introduction of a method of modern classification. He created systematic zoology and botany in their present form.

5. Binomial Nomenclature He made the concept a practical reality by insisting that every species must have a unique Latin binomen, that is, a double name. This convention is now referred to as binomial nomenclature. The two parts are known as the scientific name.

6. The scientific name of a species is formed by the combination of two terms: the genus name and the species or descriptor. The first term (genus) is always capitalized, while the second term(specie name) is not; both are written in italics, example. Homo sapiens.

7. The same name is used in all languages, avoiding difficulties of translation; Every species can be unambiguously identified with just two words;

8. Taxonomy The Linnaeus System works by placing each organism into a layered hierarchy of groups. The groupings (taxa) of taxonomy from most general to most specific are: Domain Kingdom Phylum (animals) or Division (plants) Class Order Family Genus Species

9. Several acronym mnemonics have been made for these, for instance Dumb King Phillip Came Over For Good Soup. Human (Homo sapiens) Domain - Eukarya Kingdom - Animalia Phylum - Chordata Subphylum - Vertebrata Class - Mammalia Order - Primates Family - Hominidae Genus - Homo Species - H. sapiens