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1. What is taxonomy How did it develop

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1. What is taxonomy How did it develop

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    1. 1. What is taxonomy? How did it develop? Taxonomy is the branch of biology dealing with the identification and naming of organisms. The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle apparently began the discussion on taxonomy. His disciple, Theophrastus, first classified trees, shrubs and herbs (300 BC) Medicinal plants and animals used for food first to be named.

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