When you add '-ist' at the end of certain words, it means a person who does a particular thing. Which of these means a person who studies animals and plants?

Animalist

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Biologist

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Earthist

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Herbologist

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Solution

The correct option is B Biologist
Biologists are scientists who study living organisms.
Their research is mostly focused on exploring and explaining how organisms live, thrive, and interact with each other.
They also classify living beings into categories and subcategories for further study.

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Conservationist	A person who studies plants and animals, especially outdoors.

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