Question

Modern taxonomy is dynamic as our technology advances but it is based on the work of which scientist?

Answer 1

Modern taxonomy is heavily based on the work of Carl Linnaeus, an 18th-century Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist. Linnaeus developed the system of binomial nomenclature, which is the formal system of naming species using two Latin names: the genus and the species. His work laid the foundation for the classification and naming of living organisms, and his taxonomic principles continue to influence modern taxonomy, even as it evolves with technological advancements.