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Taxonomy and Classification Taxonomy is The classification of organisms in an ordered system that indicates natural relationships. Classification is The systematic grouping of organisms into categories on the basis of evolutionary or structural relationships between them Some History Aristotle: Greek philosopher (384 – 322 BC) Began classifying organisms into 3 distinct groups: Of the air ? flying Of the water ? swimming Of the land ? walking What’s wrong with this system? Name this Animal Carolus Linnaeus Swedish botanist 1707 – 1778 Developed system of binomial nomenclature Bi = two No