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The binomial system of scientific naming was first introduced by __.

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Binomial system of naming organisms was first introduced by Carolus Linnaeus. He proposed the binomial system of nomenclature, according to which the names of organisms will have two parts- genus and species. For example, the scientific name of neem tree is Azadirachta indica. In this, Azadirachta is the genus and indica is the species.


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