What was Linnaeus's original taxonomy classification scheme?

Answer 1

There were only two kingdoms in the original system defined by Carl Linnaeus in 1735 which were:

1. Animalia (animal)
2. Vegetabilia (vegetable or plant)

It was originally based upon morphology and other physical characteristics. Modern scientists have altered the classification to a new system of six kingdoms based upon modern science's ability to better compare and define the genetic structures of living things. A new rDNA comparison analysis led to the development of the three domain and six kingdom classification.

Answer 2

Linnaeus's original taxonomy classification scheme, published in his seminal work "Systema Naturae" in 1735, grouped organisms into three main categories: kingdoms, classes, and orders. He used a binomial nomenclature system to give each species a unique two-part Latin name.