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- Dictionaryanimality/ˌanɪˈmalɪti/
noun
- 1. animal nature or character: "a pre-human condition of animality"
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2 days ago · The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius; / ˌhɪpəˈpɒtəməs /; pl.: hippopotamuses or hippopotami), also shortened to hippo (pl.: hippos), further qualified as the common hippopotamus, Nile hippopotamus, or river hippopotamus, is a large semiaquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa.
Sep 20, 2024 · species, in biology, classification comprising related organisms that share common characteristics and are capable of interbreeding. This biological species concept is widely used in biology and related fields of study. There are more than 20 other different species concepts, however.
1 day ago · A species (pl.: species) is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction. [1]
1 day ago · Animism is a metaphysical belief which focuses on the supernatural universe: specifically, on the concept of the immaterial soul. [10] Although each culture has its own mythologies and rituals, animism is said to describe the most common, foundational thread of indigenous peoples' "spiritual" or "supernatural" perspectives.
6 days ago · animal taxonomy Animals and other organisms are classified within a succession of nested groups that ranges from the general to the particular. (more) taxonomy. biology. Also known as: systematics. Written by. A.J. Cain. Former Derby Professor of Zoology, University of Liverpool. Editor of Function and Taxonomic Importance. A.J. Cain.
Sep 14, 2024 · In a restricted sense, the name refers to the 10 or so species classified as “true” foxes (genus Vulpes), especially the red, or common, fox (V. vulpes), which lives in both the Old World and the New World.
3 days ago · According to him, the philosophical tradition is defined by two dogmas, namely “rationalism” and “cognitivism”. While these dogmas differ, Pippin thinks they are inseparable (1-2). I will then discuss the idea, most notably defended by John McDowell, that these dogmas can and must be distinguished from each other.
