linnean

• Relatif au système de classification des organismes vivants établi par Carl Linné, ou qui s'y rapporte.

Relating to the system of classification for living organisms developed by Carl Linnaeus.

1. Relating to LinnaeusC2formalscientific

   Of or relating to Carl Linnaeus or the system of biological classification and nomenclature that he developed.

   linnéen (relatif à Linné)

   • The Linnean system of classification is still used as the basis for modern taxonomy.
   • Linnean nomenclature assigns each species a two-part Latin name.
   • The Linnean Society promotes the study of natural history.

   Synonymeslinnaean