Question

The father of zoology is _____________.

• A. Carolus Linnaeus
• B. Theophrastus
• C. Aristotle
• D. Whittaker

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Aristotle

The correct option is C

Explanation of the correct option :

1. Aristotle is known as the ‘father of biology/zoology.
2. He classified the living organisms into two groups, plants, and animals.
3. He further divided plants into trees, shrubs, and herbs.
4. He also classified animals on the basis of their habitats, such as aquatic, terrestrial, and aerial.

Explanation of the incorrect options :

Option A:

Binomial nomenclature was introduced by Carolus Linnaeus. The binomial system of nomenclature consists of a generic and specific name.

Option B:

Theophrastus is the “Father of botany and ecology”.

Option D:

R.H. Whittaker proposed the five-kingdom classification in 1969. The five-kingdom classification includes Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.

Final answer: The father of zoology is Aristotle.