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First great taxonomist was
First great taxonomist was
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The correct option is A Linnaeus
Carolus Linnaeus is a known taxonomist who proposed the classification system and the binomial nomenclature. The classification system is known as the artificial system of classification which is based on the floral characters. The structures of carpel and anther were taken into consideration for the classification. The binomial nomenclature was used for the naming of the organisms in which the first epithet describes the genus and the second epithet describes the species. He is regarded as the father of taxonomy.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.
Carolus Linnaeus is a known taxonomist who proposed the classification system and the binomial nomenclature. The classification system is known as the artificial system of classification which is based on the floral characters. The structures of carpel and anther were taken into consideration for the classification. The binomial nomenclature was used for the naming of the organisms in which the first epithet describes the genus and the second epithet describes the species. He is regarded as the father of taxonomy.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.
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