John Ray was a forerunner in using observation for?
Chemical reactions
Plant classification
Astronomic mapping
Bird migration patterns
Answer
Plant classification is the process of grouping plants into categories based on their characteristics. John Ray, an English naturalist, is considered a pioneer in this field due to his extensive use of observation and comparison. Ray's work, including his 1686 book "Historia Plantarum", laid the groundwork for modern plant taxonomy and provided a more scientific approach to classifying and understanding the diversity of plant life.
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