Question

An English naturalist, who wrote the book 'Historia Generalis Plantarum' and introduced the word 'species' was.

• A. Theophrastus
• B. John Ray
• C. Cuvier
• D. Lamarck

Answer 1

The correct option is B John Ray

John Ray published important works on botany, zoology, and natural theology. His classification of the plant in his Historia Plantarum was an important step towards modern taxonomy. He also coined the term Species.

So the correct option is "John Ray".