Which scientist established the binomial nomenclature system used to name species?

• A. Charles Darwin
• B. Linnaeus
• C. Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
• D. Alfred Wallace

Answer: (B)

Creating a universal way to name living things relies on giving each species a two-part Latin name. This system was developed by Carl Linnaeus, who introduced the binomial nomenclature that pairs a genus with a species epithet to produce a unique, globally understood name for every organism. By using a standard format, scientists across different languages can be sure they’re talking about the same species, which is especially important when studying diverse groups like marine life. Linnaeus also established a hierarchical classification framework that groups related organisms together, making it easier to understand relationships and evolution. The other scientists listed contributed to ideas about how species change over time, but they did not create the naming convention used to identify species.