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The term taxonomy is introduced by

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De Candolle
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Benthum and Hooker
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Linnaeus
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Huxley
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The correct option is B Linnaeus
Ther term taxonomy is introduced by Carl Linnaeus. He is called as the father of taxonomy. He developed taxonomic hierarchy. It is also called as Linnaeus hierarchy. In it, domain is the highest rank followed by kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. Species is the lowest rank in the hierarchy.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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