Fathers of Biology

The book discusses the following individuals as Fathers of Biology: Aristotle (384–322 BCE): Often considered one of the earliest naturalists and biologists Aristotles observations and writings laid the groundwork for the scientific study of living organisms. He classified animals based on their characteristics and behavior and contributed to the understanding of anatomy embryology and taxonomy. Galen (129–c. 200/216 CE): Galen was a prominent physician and anatomist whose works heavily influenced medical understanding for centuries. He conducted dissections of animals and humans and wrote extensively on anatomy physiology and medical treatments. John Ray (1627–1705): Ray was an English naturalist who is often regarded as one of the founders of modern botany. He developed a system of plant classification based on observable characteristics and introduced the concept of species in its modern biological sense. Carl Linnaeus (1707–1778): Linnaeus a Swedish botanist and physician is famous for his development of the binomial nomenclature system for naming species. His work in taxonomy and classification laid the foundation for modern biological naming conventions.