What was Dampier's key contribution to botany?
Naming the breadfruit plant
Discovering photosynthesis
Classifying species
Cultivating exotic plants
Answer
Naming the breadfruit plant stands as the key contribution of Dampier to the field of botany. Breadfruit, scientifically known as _Artocarpus altilis_, holds immense cultural and nutritional significance, especially in various Pacific Island communities. It boasts a substantial bread-like interior that serves as a staple food source throughout the region.
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