Who first proposed the term 'biodiversity'?
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- Hooker
- Candolle
- Radford
- W. G. Rosen
The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Understand the origin of the term 'biodiversity.'
The term "biodiversity" was first proposed by W.G.Rosen in 1985 to describe the variety of life on Earth.
Step 2: Analyze the options.
Hooker, Candolle, and Radford were prominent biologists, but none of them coined the term "biodiversity."
W.G.Rosen was the one who first used the term in the context of ecosystems and conservation.
Conclusion: The correct answer is (D) W.G. Rosen.
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