The Linnaean system is a method of classifying living organisms, developed by the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century. It organizes species into a hierarchical structure, using categories such as kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. This system helps scientists communicate about different organisms and understand their relationships. In the Linnaean system, each species is given a two-part name, known as binomial nomenclature. The first part identifies the genus, while the second part specifies the species. This standardized naming convention allows for clear identification and reduces confusion in the scientific community.