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Carolus Linnaeus is best known as the father of:
AModern genetics (Mendel's predecessor)
BEvolutionary biology (Darwin's predecessor)
CModern taxonomy and binomial nomenclature
DCell biology (Hooke's successor)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Modern taxonomy and binomial nomenclature
Carolus Linnaeus (1707-1778) is the FATHER OF MODERN TAXONOMY. His 'Systema Naturae' introduced binomial nomenclature. Mendel founded genetics; Darwin/Wallace founded evolutionary biology.
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