Carolus Linnaeus developed the binomial nomenclature system for classifying and naming organisms. This system uses a two-part naming format, which consists of the genus name and the specific epithet. For example, in the name "Homo sapiens," "Homo" is the genus and "sapiens" is the specific epithet. Linnaeus's classification system laid the groundwork for modern taxonomy and is still used today to categorize and identify living organisms. He also established a hierarchical structure for organizing species into broader categories, including kingdom, class, order, family, genus, and species.
What classification system did Carolus Linnaeus develop?
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