Linnaean taxonomy is a standard format for categorizing organisms proposed by Carolus Linnaeus. In this system, the natural world was divided into three kingdoms—animal, plant, and mineral—and organisms were grouped using a hierarchy of increasingly specific taxonomic levels based on their similarities.

Linnaean Taxonomy

Systema Naturae is an influential publication by Carolus Linnaeus, first released in $${}1735$$ as an $${}11$$-page booklet. Over time, it grew into multiple volumes and served as the foundational text where Linnaeus proposed his standardized system for naming and categorizing organisms.

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Carolus Linnaeus ($${}1701$$–$${}1778$$) was a Swedish botanist, zoologist, and physician recognized as the most famous early taxonomist. He developed a standardized system for categorizing and naming organisms, allowing scientists to discuss biodiversity using consistent terminology.

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Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. The pedagogical features of the text make the material interesting and accessible while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter. Microbiology’s art program enhances students’ understanding of concepts through clear and effective illustrations, diagrams, and photographs.

Microbiology is produced through a collaborative publishing agreement between OpenStax and the American Society for Microbiology Press. The book aligns with the curriculum guidelines of the American Society for Microbiology.

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