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The system of classification in which there are seven hierarchies from kingdom to species was introduced by?

A. Felix Dujardin
B. Carolus Linneus
C. Theodore Schwann
D. Charles Darwin

Correct Answer:

Option B – Carolus Linneus

Explanation

Carolus Linnaeus is the father of taxonomy, which is the system of classifying and naming organisms.

One of his contributions was the development of a hierarchical system of classification of nature.

Today, this system includes eight taxa: domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.

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