Who proposed binomial nomenclature?
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Carolus Linnaeus (Carl von Linné), a Swedish botanist and physician, developed and formalized the system of binomial nomenclature in the 18th century, particularly in his work "Systema Naturae" (10th edition, 1758) and "Species Plantarum" (1753). This naming system forms the foundation of modern biological taxonomy.
Binomial nomenclature assigns each organism a two-part scientific name:
- Genus name (generic name): Capitalized
- Species name (specific epithet): Lowercase
Example: Homo sapiens (humans), Panthera leo (lion)
Names are typically Latin or Latinized, italicized in print, and universal across languages, eliminating confusion from multiple common names. Linnaeus is often called the "Father of Taxonomy" for this revolutionary contribution to biological science.
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