Natural history
Natural history
Natural history (pronunciation: /ˈnætʃ(ə)rəl ˈhɪst(ə)ri/) is a domain of inquiry involving organisms, including animals, fungi, and plants, in their environment; leaning more towards observational than experimental methods of study. The term 'natural history' is derived from the Latin 'historia naturalis'.
Etymology
The term natural history is a translation of the Latin 'historia naturalis'. Its meaning has evolved over time, with the term originally covering all aspects of the material world. This broad concept was proposed by the ancient Roman author, Pliny the Elder, who wrote an encyclopedic work bearing this name.
Related Terms
- Biology: The scientific study of life and living organisms.
- Ecology: The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
- Geology: The science that deals with the earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it.
- Paleontology: The branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants.
- Zoology: The scientific study of the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals.
- Botany: The scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance.
See Also
- Natural History (Pliny): An early encyclopedia in Latin by Pliny the Elder.
- Natural History Museum: A museum that exhibits a vast range of specimens from various segments of natural history.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Natural history
- Wikipedia's article - Natural history
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