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Arthur George Gaston  — Research Starter

Arthur George Gaston was a prominent African American businessman and philanthropist, born on July 4, 1892, in Alabama. Growing up in a challenging environment after the death of his father, Gaston…

Ann Petry  — Research Starter

Ann Petry was a pioneering African American writer born on October 12, 1908, in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. She was the daughter of Peter Clark Lane, the first African American licensed pharmacist in…

Amos Fortune  — Research Starter

Amos Fortune was born around 1710 on the Gold Coast of West Africa and later became an influential African American businessman in colonial America. Little is known about his early life, including his…

Alvin Batiste  — Research Starter

Alvin Batiste was a prominent jazz musician and educator born on November 7, 1932, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Introduced to the clarinet by his father, a jazz clarinetist, Batiste was influenced by…

Allen Allensworth  — Research Starter

Allen Allensworth (1842–1914) was a prominent African American figure known for his remarkable journey from slavery to becoming a distinguished military officer and community leader. Born the son of…

Echinoderms  — Research Starter

Echinoderms are a distinctive group of marine animals belonging to the phylum Echinodermata, which includes well-known species such as starfish, sea urchins, brittle stars, sea cucumbers, and sea…

Ears (comparative anatomy)  — Research Starter

Comparative anatomy of ears explores the diverse structures and functions of auditory organs across various animal species. Sound, defined as vibrations in a medium, is perceived differently depending…

Displays (animal behavior)  — Research Starter

Displays in animal behavior refer to the various instinctive actions and physical characteristics that animals use to communicate information about themselves and their environment. These displays…

Diseases (zoology)  — Research Starter

Diseases in zoology refer to any disturbance in the structure or function of an animal's body, which can manifest as lesions or characteristic signs observed by external observers, such as redness or…