Who is the known as the father of taxonomy?
Correct answer: B. Carolus Linnaeus
- A. Aristotle
- B. Carolus Linnaeus
- C. Fransco Redi
- D. Rachel Carson
Explanation
Carolus Linnaeus is called the father of taxonomy because he established the widely used hierarchical classification system and binomial naming method. Aristotle made early classifications, but Linnaeus formalised modern taxonomy.
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