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Carl von Linné, the naturalist who founded scientific classification

Swedish naturalist Carl von Linné created the first systematic classification of living organisms, laying the foundation for modern taxonomy.

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His binomial nomenclature system remains the reference tool for identifying and naming all species scientifically.

Although largely forgotten by the public, his legacy structures modern biology and continues to guide the discovery of new species.

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