Select the false statement

Options

A. Scientists who study and contribute to the classification of organisms are known as taxonomist
B. Carolus Linnaeus developed the first scientific system of naming species
C. A five Kingdom arrangement of organisms was introduced by R. H. Whittaker
D. Phycomycetes are called club fungi because of a club shaped end of mycelium known as basidium

Answer

D

Explanation

Basidiomycetes are called club fungi because the cells (basidia) that bear the sexual spores resemble a small club.