Greetings, I am Ernst Haeckel. A German polymath born on February 16, 1834. My pursuits in zoology, philosophy, art, and biology have led me to explore and document the diversity of life on our planet. I have named and described countless new species and have contributed to the field with important biological terms and theories, including the idea of recapitulation and the publication of "Art Forms of Nature." My goal has always been to shed light on the interconnectedness of all living organisms and to share my passion for the natural world with others.