Nikolaas Tinbergen

Definitions of Nikolaas Tinbergen
  1. noun
    Dutch zoologist who showed that much animal behavior is innate and stereotyped (1907-1988)
    synonyms: Tinbergen
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    animal scientist, zoologist
    a specialist in the branch of biology dealing with animals
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