Linnaeus evolved a system of nomenclature called:
Correct answer: C. Binomial
- A. Mononomial
- B. Vernacular
- C. Binomial
- D. Polynomial
Explanation
Binomial nomenclature of scientific naming was first given by C. Linnaeus (1735) in his book Systema Naturae and later in "Species Plantarum" (1753). He used two Latin words for any organism, the first being a generic name and the second being a specific name. The generic name begins with a capital letter and the species name with a small letter.
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