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1. Naturalist

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   Historical Context and Etymology
   The term "naturalist" gained prominence during the early modern period (16th to 19th centuries), coinciding with the Age of Exploration and the proliferation of illuminated manuscripts detailing newly discovered species from around the globe. The etymology is straightforward, deriving from the Latin naturalis ("pertaining to nature"). Early naturalists often held dual roles as collectors," [philosophers](/entries/philos…

2. Vortex

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   A vortex is a region within a fluid (liquid or gas)/) or a field where the flow or field lines are characterized by rotational motion around an axis or central line. This rotational structure results from velocity gradients, boundary layer separation, or asymmetries in external forcing. Vortices are ubiquitous in natural phenomena, ranging from atmospheric dynamics to [astrophysical structures](/entries/astrophysical-struc…