Definition of taxonomy

The word "taxonomy" has its roots in Greek and Latin. It was coined by Swedish botanist and physician Carolus Linnaeus (Carl Linné) in the 18th century. Linnaeus is considered the father of binomial nomenclature, a system of naming species using a two-part name consisting of a genus and species. The word "taxonomy" comes from the Greek words "taxis," meaning "arrangement," and "nomos," meaning "law." Linnaeus used this term to describe his method of arranging living organisms into a hierarchical classification system. He published his work in "Systema Naturae," a textbook on natural history that introduced the concept of taxonomy. Linnaeus' taxonomy aimed to provide a consistent and logical framework for classifying and naming all living things. Today, the term "taxonomy" is widely used in biology, ecology, and other fields to describe the process of classifying and organizing organisms into groups based on their characteristics and evolutionary relationships.