Scientist who gave concept of species and proposed classification of insects, reptiles and quadrapods

Options

(a) carolus linnaeus
(b) john ray
(c) george bilton
(d) george cuvier

Correct Answer:

john ray

Explanation:

Francis Willughby and John Ray were at the forefront of the natural history of insects in the second half of the seventeenth century. Willughby in particular had a deep interest in insects’ metamorphosis, behaviour and diversity, an interest that he passed on to his friend and mentor Ray