Greek philosophers, including Aristotle, developed a keen appreciation for the study of natural history. Which of the following contributions did Aristotle make that marked the birth of the field of natural history?
A) distinguishing among 500 species of birds, mammals, and fishes
B) proposing a taxonomy of nature-a classification system of life
C) his books, Physics and Natural History of Animals
D) an evolutionary theory of biology that recognized change over time
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