Theophrastus
Theophrastus was an ancient Greek philosopher and botanist, often referred to as the 'father of botany.' He was a student of Aristotle and significantly contributed to the study of plants, categorizing and describing various species based on their characteristics and uses. His work laid the foundation for plant taxonomy and was influential in both botanical and philosophical circles. Theophrastus is known for his observations on the natural world, including the concept of biological rhythms in plants, which has relevance in modern biological studies.
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Theophrastus was the first to draw attention to the existence of biological clocks in plants.
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Theophrastus was the first to draw attention to the existence of biological clocks.
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