Question
Biology Question on Nomenclature and taxonomy
The term Taxonomy was introduced by
A
de Candolle
B
Bentham and Hooker
C
Linnaeus
D
Huxley
Answer
de Candolle
Explanation
Solution
The term taxonomy was introduced by A P de Candolle (1813) in his book, Theorie Elementarie de la Botanique (Theory of Elementary Botany). Father of taxonomy is regarded to Carolus Linnaeus.