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Who is considered as "The father of Biology"?
Question

Who is considered as "The father of Biology"?

A.

Leeuwenhoek

B.

Carolus Linnaeus

C.

Lankester

D.

Aristotle

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Aristotle.
· Aristotle is considered the Father of Biology due to his pioneering contributions to the study of living organisms.
· He was one of the first to systematically study and categorize plants and animals, and he developed an early classification system based on observations of their morphology and behavior.
· Aristotle’s work laid the foundation for the scientific discipline of biology, and he explored various biological processes, such as reproduction and growth. His comprehensive studies formed the basis for future biological research.
Additional Knowledge:
· Leeuwenhoek: Known as the "Father of Microbiology," he was one of the first to observe microorganisms using a microscope, but he is not regarded as the father of biology as a whole.
· Carolus Linnaeus: Known as the "Father of Taxonomy" for developing the binomial nomenclature system still in use today. However, he is not the father of biology.
· Lankester: Sir Edwin Ray Lankester was a British zoologist, known for his work in evolutionary biology, but he is not recognized as the father of biology.

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