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natural history
[noun]
The sciences dealing with the study of all objects in nature; used more commonly in the 18th and 19th centuries to refer to early studies in biology and geology but still in use today. Natural history generally consists of observing natural systems rather than performing experiments. Those who study natural history are called naturalists or natural historians.
Appears in modules:
- Animal Behavior Causes and approaches to studying behavior
- Charles Darwin I The Origin of Species
- Charles Darwin III Descent with modification
- Experimentation in Scientific Research Variables and controls in practice
- Scientists and the Scientific Community The experiences that shape scientists
- Taxonomy I What's in a name?
- Taxonomy II Nomenclature
- The Piltdown Hoax A lesson on confirmation bias in science
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