Question

Which biologist is best known as the father of modern taxonomy?

Answer 1

Taxonomy :

1. The branch of biology that deals with the classification, identification, and nomenclature of organisms is referred to as Taxonomy.
2. It helps to organize organisms into different categories.
3. This categorization was earlier done on the basis of morphology only.

Modern taxonomy :

1. The difference between taxonomy and Modern Taanomy is, Modern taxonomy observes external as well as internal characters.
2. It involves the study of anatomy, genetics, embryology, cytotaxonomy, phylogenetic relationship, mode of nutrition, reproduction, etc.
3. Modern taxonomy is also referred to as new systematics.
4. The Father of modern taxonomy is Carolus Linnaeus.