Question

Who was the first taxonomist?

Answer 1

Taxonomy:

1. The proper naming and classification of living and extinct organisms is known as taxonomy.
2. The professionals who work to name and classify the organisms according to the established category are known as a taxonomist,
3. Carl Linnaeus was the first to create and adhere to the system of classifying organisms.
4. He classified the organisms into two groups: plants and animals.
5. He believed any new organisms discovered can be either animal or plant.
6. He is also known as the Father of taxonomy.