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The term ‘phylum’ in animal classification was coined by(a) E. Haeckel(b) John Ray(c) G.L Cuvier(d) Carolus Linnaeus

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The term "phylum" in animal classification was coined by E. Haeckel.

Ernst Haeckel, a German biologist, introduced the term in the 19th century as part of his work on the classification of living organisms. He was a supporter of Darwin's evolutionary theories and made significant contributions to the field of biology, particularly in the areas of phylogenetics and taxonomy.

Answer: (a) E. Haeckel