Who is known as the ‘father of ichthyology’?

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: (a) Peter Artedi
Explanation:
→ Peter Artedi is regarded as the “father of ichthyology” because he developed the first systematic classification of fishes.
→ His manuscripts were published posthumously by Linnaeus, forming the foundation of modern fish taxonomy.
Information Booster:
→ Artedi introduced key metrics for fish identification (meristics, morphometrics).
→ His work greatly influenced later ichthyologists.
→ Known for his monumental work Ichthyologia.
Additional Information (Other Options):
(c) Aristotle described fishes but not systematically; not considered father of ichthyology.