Unlike Darwin's "tree of life," Linnaeus's system does not imply that different species are related through evolution. Each species is a distinct "archetype" and a reflection of God's intent.

Lapland, the glacier-carved Arctic region that caps Scandinavia, was for Linnaeus what the Galápagos Islands were for Darwin—a notional seed pearl around which layers of theory would be laid.

Charles Darwin developed the theory of evolution by natural selection. All living species are classified using the system developed by Linnaeus. Sample exam questions - natural selection - Edexcel ...