Question

Who is the ‘father of zoology’?
A. Aristotle
B. Theophrastus
C. Lazzaro Spallanzani
D. Carolus Linnaeus

Answer 1

Hint: Zoology is the branch of biology which focuses on the animal kingdom including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits and their distribution including living and extinct animals and how they interacted.

Complete answer:
Let us analyze the options to find out the correct answer.
Option A: Aristotle is called the father of zoology. His contributions to the field of zoology includes information on variety, structure, and behavior of animals. He also contributed in the analysis of the parts of living organisms and the beginnings of the science of taxonomy. Therefore, this is the correct option.

Option B: Theophrastus was the successor to Aristotle. He made contributions in the field of biology and physics to ethics and metaphysics. Therefore, this is the incorrect option.

Option C: Lazzaro Spallanzani was an Italian Catholic priest biologist and physiologist who made important contributions to the experimental study of bodily functions, animal reproduction, and animal echolocation. His research on biogenesis was one of his important contributions. His book Experiencias Para Experiences to Serve to the History of the Generation of Animals and Plants which was published in 1786 contains most of his contributions to the field of science. Therefore, this is the incorrect option.

Option D: Carolus Linnaeus was a Swedish botanist, zoologist, and physician who formalised binomial nomenclature, the modern system of naming organisms. He is known as the "father of modern taxonomy". Therefore, this is the incorrect option.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A)

Note: Aristotle created his legacy through his contributions made not only in the field of zoology but also in the field of ethics, biology, physics, astronomy and geology.