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Nikolai Severtsov

Russian naturalist and explorer, cited on animal behavior in Central Asia.

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Also known as Syevertsoff, ↩ N. Syevertsoff

First appearance: i mutual aid among animals

Nikolai Severtsov shows up with force in Adaptations to Avoid Competition. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned in connection with ducks as an example of defenceless birds that thrive through sociability.
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  • Naturalists and animal behaviorists

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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