Term taxon was given by

Adolf Mayer

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Linnaeus

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Darwin

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Solution

The correct option is A Adolf Mayer
When the group of plants which have same characters are placed in the same group, they are called a taxon. The term taxon was given by Adolf Mayer. The organisms which are included in one taxon are characterised by similar characteristics or traits.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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