The Story of Linnaeus and Binomial Nomenclature

by Merridy Cox

Overview

Swedish scientist Carl Linnaeus created the method we use to name plants and animals with a genus and species. Although he lived one hundred years before Darwin and worked only in Latin, his book, Systema Naturae, is still at the basis of modern taxonomy. His name, "Linnaeus," is derived from the linden tree. Historical and original photo illustrations include a sample of Carl Linnaeus' writing. This book is of interest to budding biologists and to journalists and other writers interested in how to format scientific names in print.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940164803278
Publisher:	Merridy Cox
Publication date:	03/01/2021
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	936 KB

About the Author

Merridy Cox publishes non-fiction and poetry books and booklets, mostly on nature, the history of science, or adventures in ecology. Her blog, English Manual: Letter by Letter, includes tips and tricks on the English language. Her work generally includes her original nature photography. Merridy lives in Ontario, Canada, where she spends time out-of-doors with her camera.