Carl Linnaeus Word Search
Carl Linnaeus, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: TAXONOMY, BINOMIAL, SPECIES, GENUS, CLASSIFICATION, BOTANY, PLANTAE, HORTUS, SYSTEMA, NATURAE, LAUREL, SWEDEN.
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Carl Linnaeus word list, defined
- TAXONOMY /ˈtæksɪnəmi/ · noun
- The science or technique of classifying things with characteristics in common into groups based on pre-specified criteria, especially the identification of organisms into groups based on their physical characteristics and evolutionary history. Related: classification, categorization, systematics, nomenclature.
- BINOMIAL /baɪˈnoʊmiəl/ · noun and adjective
- As a noun, a binomial is an algebraic expression consisting of two terms joined by a plus or minus sign, such as x + y. As an adjective, it describes anything composed of or relating to two terms or names, most famously in the two-part Latin naming system used for species.
- SPECIES /ˈspiːʃiːz/ · noun
- A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. A particular type of organism, especially one that has been classified scientifically. Related: kind, type, variety, genus.
- GENUS /ˈdʒiːnəs/ · noun
- A taxonomic rank used in biology to categorize living things, ranking below family and above species. A genus is a group of related species that share common characteristics. Related: class, order, family, species.
- CLASSIFICATION /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ · noun
- The action or process of arranging things into groups or categories according to shared characteristics; also, a system of such groupings, or the category to which something is assigned. Related: categorization, grouping, taxonomy, sorting.
- BOTANY /ˈbɒtəni/ · noun
- The scientific study of plants, including their structure, physiology, classification, ecology, and economic uses. Related: plant science, phytology, plant biology.
- PLANTAE /plænti/ · noun
- A kingdom of organisms that includes all land plants, such as mosses, ferns, conifers, and flowering plants. Related: flora, vegetation, land plants.
- NATURAE /næˈtuːri/ · noun
- Naturae is the genitive form of the Latin word 'natura', meaning 'nature'. Related: nature, essence, being.
- LAUREL /ˈlɔːrəl/ · noun, verb
- A type of evergreen shrub or tree with aromatic leaves, or a wreath or garland made from its leaves, especially as a symbol of victory or honor. To crown or honor someone with laurel leaves. Related: bay, holly, ivy, oak.
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