1. Linnaeus - Noun
2. Linnaeus - Proper noun
Swedish botanist who proposed the modern system of biological nomenclature (1707-1778)
Source: WordNetAbroad, the apostles collected and organised new plants, animals and minerals according to Linnaeus' system. Source: Internet
According to Linnaeus' own explanation, the name was selected because of the nocturnal activity and slow movements of the slender loris. Source: Internet
Additionally, Linnaeus created a wastebasket taxon "monstrosus" for "wild and monstrous humans, unknown groups, and more or less abnormal people". Source: Internet
After the decline in Linnaeus' health in the early 1770s, publication of editions of Systema Naturae went in two different directions. Source: Internet
Additionally, Linnaeus was a state interventionist. Source: Internet
After his return, Linnaeus never left Sweden again. Source: Internet