Question

The term 'biosystematics' was coined by
a. Gaspard bauhin
b. Camp and gilly
c. Karl prantl
d. Robert brown

Answer 1

As we know the term biosystematics is also termed as the new systematics. Sir Julian Huxley was the first man to introduce it. The word systematics is derived from the Latin word systema, which means organisms’ systematic arrangement. It is a systematics concept, which describes the taxonomic affinities based on genetic, evolutionary and morphological traits.

Complete answer:
Biosystematics is the branch of biology which explains about the evolutionary relationships and is used for the classification of the organisms on the basis of their history, phylogenetic studies, anatomy, physiology, and so on, in order to place them in a specific hierarchical rank.
Gaspard Bauhin was a Swiss botanist who explained thousands of plants and categorized them in a manner that draws comparisons to the binomial nomenclature of Linnaeus.
Karl Prantl was an Austrian sculptor.
Robert Brown was a Scottish botanist and also a paleobotanist who made important contributions to botany mainly through his pioneering use of the microscope.
Camp and Gilly coined the term biosystematics.
Therefore we can say that options A which is Gaspard bauhin, C which is Karl prantl and D that stand for Robert brown are incorrect.

Thus, the correct answer is option B that is Camp and gilly.

Note:
Biosystematics is the science that provides indispensable information to support many fields of research and beneficial applied programs. Biological systematics is the study of the diversification of numerous living forms which includes both past as well as present, and also the relationships among living things through time.