Greek Philosophers,including Aristotle,developed a Keen Appreciation for the Study of Natural

question 7

Multiple Choice

Greek philosophers,including Aristotle,developed a keen appreciation for the study of natural history.Which of the following contributions to the study of natural history did Aristotle make?

• A)His book, Physics and Natural History of Animals
• B)Distinguishing among 500 species of birds, mammals, and fishes
• C)Proposing a taxonomy of nature-a classification system of life
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Birds

Warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by feathers, beak with no teeth, laying hard-shelled eggs, and a high metabolic rate; members of the class Aves.

Interbreed

To mate or cross different breeds, varieties, or species of organisms, often resulting in hybrid offspring.

Population

A group of individuals of the same species living and interacting within a particular area.

Gene Pool

Total of the alleles of all the individuals in a population.