Question

Linnaeus is known as

• A. Father of cytology
• B. Father of taxonomy
• C. Father of binomial nomenclature
• D. Both B and C

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both B and C

• Taxonomy is the part of science that focuses on naming and classifying or grouping organisms. Carolus Linnaeus is considered the 'Father of Taxonomy' because, in the 1700s, he developed a way to name(binomial nomenclature) and organize species that we still use today.
• Binomial nomenclature is a system of naming each type of organism, consisting of the two-part scientific name that is unique for each species; the first word identifies the genus of the organism and the second word signifies the species. Linnaeus introduced the binomial system of nomenclature hence considered as the father of binomial nomenclature.
• So, Linnaeus is known as 'Both B and C'.