What was Salvin's approach to cataloging biodiversity?
My approach was fundamentally empirical. I believed in the paramount importance of direct observation and the careful collection of specimens. Through meticulous field research across diverse Central American landscapes, I gathered vast quantities of data. This was then rigorously cataloged and compared, forming the basis for accurate classification and a deeper understanding of the relationships between species. Theory followed observation.
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