Theorphrastus is called the father of?
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Botany
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Zoology
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Anatomy
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Astrology
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Explanation
Theophrastus (371-287 BC) was a Greek philosopher and student of Aristotle who made significant contributions to the study of plants, earning him the title 'Father of Botany.' He wrote major works like 'Enquiry into Plants' and 'On the Causes of Plants,' establishing botany as a scientific discipline.