alleryWho is credited with introducing the system of BINOMIAL NOMENCLATURE used by biologists worldwide?
ACharles Darwin
BErnst Mayr
CGregor Mendel
DCarolus Linnaeus
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Carolus Linnaeus
Carolus Linnaeus established binomial nomenclature (genus + specific epithet), still used today.
Mayr defined the biological species concept
Darwin proposed natural selection
Mendel founded genetics.
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