Definitions of Lorenz
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Austrian zoologist who studied the behavior of birds and emphasized the importance of innate as opposed to learned behaviors (1903-1989)
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synonyms:
Konrad Lorenz, Konrad Zacharias Lorenz
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example of:
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animal scientist, zoologist
a specialist in the branch of biology dealing with animals
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animal scientist, zoologist
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