
Al-Jahiz was a brilliant Arab Muslim scholar of the 9th century who wrote extensively on subjects ranging from theology and philosophy to zoology and literary criticism. His zoological writings are particularly notable for containing early descriptions of concepts similar to natural selection and animal behavior, making him an important figure in the history of scientific thought.
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Al-Dżahiz (ur. ok. 776 w Basrze, zm. 869 w Basrze) − arabski uczony i pisarz, zajmujący się filologią, teorią literatury, teologią, naukami przyrodniczymi i społecznymi.
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