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Static concept of species was put forward by

1. de Candolle
2. Linnaeus
3. Theophrastus
4. Darwin

Correct answer: Linnaeus

Solution

Linnaeus supported the static concept of species, meaning species were considered fixed and unchanging. His work focused on classification rather than evolution, which came later with Darwin.

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