"The first step in wisdom is to know the things themselves; this notion consists in having a true idea of the objects; objects are distinguished and known by classifying them methodically and giving them appropriate names."
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About Carl Linnaeus
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778) was a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist known for his contributions to the development of biological taxonomy. He is often referred to as the father of modern taxonomy for establishing the binomial nomenclature system still in use today. Linnaeus developed the system for classifying and naming organisms based on their shared characteristics, which revolutionized the way scientists categorize and study living organisms. His work laid the foundation for the organization and understanding of the diversity of life on Earth.
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