Question

The term phylum was coined by

• A. Ernst Haeckel
• B. Linnaeus
• C. Ray
• D. De-Jussieu

Answer 1

The correct option is A Ernst Haeckel

• A Phylum is a level of classification or taxonomic rank below kingdom and above class. For example, phylum Chordata contains all of the vertebrate animals (fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals).
• The term phylum was coined in 1866 by Ernst Haeckel from the Greek phylon ("race, stock"), related to phyle ("tribe, clan").
  
• Hence the term phylum was coined by 'Ernst Haeckel'''.
• So, the correct answer is ''Ernst Haeckel'.