Read the text: 'Carl Linnaeus established binomial nomenclature in the 18th century to provide a universally recognised Latin naming system for organisms, overcoming the chaos of regional vernacular names.' Why did Linnaeus introduce this system?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. To establish a standardized international naming system
- Step 1: Linnaeus introduced binomial nomenclature to create a universally recognized naming framework across regions. Step 2. This corresponds to establishing a standardized international naming system. Answer: To establish a standardized international naming system. Why not the others: The system was international, not restricted to Scandinavia; Latin was the language adopted, not eliminated; the system classified living organisms.
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