Systematics, Natural History, and Conservation.

Greene, Harry W.; Losos, Jonathan B.

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Publication Date: 1988

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Systematics, Natural History, and Conservation.

Greene, Harry W.; Losos, Jonathan B.

BioScience, v38 n7 p458-62 Jul-Aug 1988

Cites the public image problem of field biologists and systematists. Discusses systematics and natural history including species variation, ecology, management of organisms and appreciation of nature. Describes widespread fallacies which downplay the importance of field biology and suggests ways to improve its image. (CW)

Descriptors: Biological Sciences, College Science, Conservation (Environment), Ecology, Environmental Education, Evolution, Higher Education, Public Opinion, Scientific Research, Zoology

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