The scientist who introduced the term 'biology' was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The scientist who introduced the term 'biology' was:
A. Darwin
B. Lamarck and Treviranus
C. Aristotle
D. Linnaeus
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The term 'biology' was independently coined by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck (France) and Gottfried Reinhold Treviranus (Germany) around 1802. Aristotle is father of biology, Linnaeus taxonomy, Darwin evolution.

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