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Carolus Linnaeus
Carolus Linnaeus is called the father of taxonomy for his work developing our modern system of giving organisms scientific names.
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Biological Nomenclature
How do scientists arrange animals into groups? What do we mean when we talk about a Kingdom or Phylum?
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The Moral Ape
Are humans really all that different from other animals? This article examines some of the evidence.
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Hierarchy as a Worldview in the Middle Ages
The medieval need for hierarchical structure based on religious Neo-platonic philosophy has shaped our way of life and perspective of the world.
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A Short History of Evolutionary Theory
The development of evolutionary theory is a long and convoluted tale encompassing thousands of years of time and the contribution of many individuals along the way.
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