Ernst Mayr: The Darwin of the 20th Century
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When did Ernst Mayr join Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences?

  • 1953 (correct)
  • 1970
  • 1945
  • 1960
  • At what age did Ernst Mayr pass away?

  • 85
  • 90
  • 100 (correct)
  • 95
  • Which field did Ernst Mayr's research primarily span?

  • Physics, chemistry, astronomy, and geology
  • Botany, biochemistry, genetics, and marine biology
  • Ornithology, taxonomy, zoogeography, evolution, systematics, and the history and philosophy of biology (correct)
  • Psychology, sociology, anthropology, and linguistics
  • Which prestigious prizes was Ernst Mayr awarded during his lifetime?

    <p>Balzan Prize in 1983, International Prize for Biology in 1994, and Crafoord Prize in 1999</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ernst Mayr was born in 1904 in Kempten, Germany.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ernst Mayr's research did not include the field of systematics.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The Darwin of the 20th century' is a title often associated with which scientist?

    <p>Ernst Mayr</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ernst Mayr retired from Harvard University in 1975.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ernst Mayr is not considered the 'The Darwin of the 20th century'.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ernst Mayr was awarded the Nobel Prize in Biology.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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