The term species was coined by

Aristotle

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Engler

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John Ray

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Linnaeus

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Solution

The correct option is D John Ray
Species is the basic unit of classification. The term species was coined by John Ray. It is the largest group of organisms in which two individuals can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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