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Linnaean

usgb/lɪˈneɪən/Volume
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Scientific OriginPlay
Linnaean relates to science, particularly biological classifications, not everyday conversation. SlideIn a linnaean chart, humans are classified as Homo sapiens.
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Hierarchy ImportancePlay
The word often implies a ranked system where organisms are sorted into groups like species and genus. SlideEach linnaean category divides life forms into more specific groupings.
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Linnaean refers to a system from the 1700s, and while updated, it retains historical significance. SlideModern biology has evolved, but it still uses linnaean principles.