Match the phrase with the most closely associated name.
-Carl Linnaeus
A)binomial nomenclature
B)speciation
C)age of the earth

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Carl Linnaeus is most closely associated with creating the system of binomial nomenclature, which is the scientific naming of species using two names (genus and species).

B) Speciation is a broader concept in evolutionary biology and refers to the process by which new species arise from existing species through various mechanisms such as natural selection, genetic drift, and isolation. While Linnaeus did contribute to the understanding of the diversity of species, he is not specifically associated with the concept of speciation.

C) The age of the earth is a geological and cosmological concept related to the estimated time since the formation of the earth. While Linnaeus did live in a time when questions about the age of the earth were being discussed, he is not generally associated with this concept.

Match the Phrase with the Most Closely Associated Name