BIOL 1902 Study Guide - Lophocampa Caryae, Reduviidae, Roger Tory Peterson

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What is an animal - any species that can be broken down and defined not plants or fungus. Natural history - is the enjoyment of nature. Natural history is real life - it is the longest running reality show. Natural history is the enjoyment of observation of living plants and animals. Someone who enjoys natural history is a naturalist. Natural history - dealing w. the properties of natural objects, plants or animals; a scientific account of any subject on similar lines. Famous naturalist: charles darwin - naturalist, john james abudon - first bird watcher, birder, ernest thomas seton, roger tory peterson - birder field watch guides, carl lenee - named animals. Common quote among famous naturalist - what the heck is this . Naturalist - one who makes a special study of animals or plants ( a less precise term than zoologist, biologist, etc) Adoptions are feature of traits that offer plants and animals an advantage in solving problems.