Question

Who is the father of modern classification?

Answer 1

Classification:

1. It is the process of categorizing organisms on the basis of their characteristics.
2. It helps in making the study of organisms easy.

Modern classification:

1. In this classification, there are eight levels of classification.
2. These are domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species.
3. The father of modern classification is Carolus Linnaeus.
4. He also gave the system of binomial nomenclature which includes two word name (genus and species).