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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 (18131813) in his book, Theorie Elementarie de la Botanique (Theory of Elementary Botany). Father of taxonomy is regarded to Carolus Linnaeus.