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adjective
1.
of or pertaining to Linnaeus, who established the binomial system of scientific nomenclature.
2.
noting or pertaining to a system of botanical classification introduced by him, based mainly on the number or characteristics of the stamens and pistils.
Also, Lin·ne·an.
Related forms
post-Lin·ne·an, adjective
pre-Lin·nae·an, adjective
pre-Lin·ne·an, adjective
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Linnean also Linnaean  (lĭ-nē'ən) Pronunciation Key
Relating to the system of taxonomic classification and binomial nomenclature originated by Carolus Linnaeus. In the Linnean system, organisms are grouped according to shared characteristics into a hierarchical series of fixed categories ranging from subspecies at the bottom to kingdom at the top. Compare cladistics. |
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