Carl Von Linné

À propos de l'auteur

Carl von Linné, also known as Carl Linnaeus, was a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist who is best known for formalizing the system of naming organisms called binomial nomenclature. His work laid the foundation for modern biological classification and taxonomy. Linnaeus introduced a hierarchical system for organizing species that is still in use today, categorizing living things into kingdoms, classes, orders, genera, and species. His influential publications, including 'Species Plantarum' and 'Systema Naturae', provided clarity and structure to the study of biology and ecology.

Linnaeus's impact extended beyond botany; he influenced a wide range of scientific disciplines and is often referred to as the father of modern ecology. His meticulous observations and descriptions of flora and fauna spurred interest in natural history and contributed significantly to the Enlightenment's scientific revolution. Many of his classification methods remain vital to biology, and his legacy can be seen in the work of countless naturalists and biologists who followed in his footsteps.