Who is known as the ‘father of taxonomy’?

Correct option is D

Correct Answer: (d) Carolus Linnaeus
Explanation:
→ Linnaeus developed the binomial nomenclature system used worldwide for naming organisms.
→ His work Systema Naturae laid the foundation for modern taxonomy.
→ Classified thousands of species systematically.
Information Booster:
→ Introduced hierarchical classification (kingdom → species).
→ Called the “Father of Modern Taxonomy”.
→ His work continues to guide biological nomenclature rules.
Additional Information: John Ray contributed earlier but did not formalize binomial names.