"Carolus Linnaeus developed the hierarchy of classification on the basis of characteristics possessed by an organism. The Linnaeus system of classification is still the basic framework for classifying organisms." i though it was ribert whittaker developed the hierarchy .

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No, the first hierarchy in the classification was developed by Swedish scientist and physician Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century. Hierarchy refers to the organization or classification of things in order of rank or importance. The following diagram represents the Hierarchical classification given by Carl Linnaeus.