During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, classification took precedence over questions of origins.

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During this time period, scientists were more focused on categorizing and classifying organisms rather than exploring their origins or evolution. The classification system developed by Carolus Linnaeus became widely accepted and was used to classify living organisms based on their physical characteristics.

During the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries, Classification Took Precedence Over