The term phylum was given by

Cuvier

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Haeckel

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Theophrastus

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Linnaeus

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Solution

The correct option is B Theophrastus
The term Phylum was given by Theophrastus. It is the primary division of the kingdom. It includes one or more related classes of animals. In plants, instead of phylum, the term ‘division’ is used
So, the correct answer is 'Theophrastus'

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