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Why did linnaeus classify organisms on the basis of appearance

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Under Linnaeus's system, every species is known by a unique Latin-sounding genus and species name that distinguishes it from other species. Linnaeus"s work organized organisms into logical classes based on their appearance and characteristics and thus provides a basis for comparing different species.

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