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When did Ernst Mayr join Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences?
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?
At what age did Ernst Mayr pass away?
- 85
- 90
- 100 (correct)
- 95
Which field did Ernst Mayr's research primarily span?
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?
Which prestigious prizes was Ernst Mayr awarded during his lifetime?
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Ernst Mayr was born in 1904 in Kempten, Germany.
Ernst Mayr was born in 1904 in Kempten, Germany.
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Ernst Mayr's research did not include the field of systematics.
Ernst Mayr's research did not include the field of systematics.
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'The Darwin of the 20th century' is a title often associated with which scientist?
'The Darwin of the 20th century' is a title often associated with which scientist?
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Ernst Mayr retired from Harvard University in 1975.
Ernst Mayr retired from Harvard University in 1975.
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Ernst Mayr is not considered the 'The Darwin of the 20th century'.
Ernst Mayr is not considered the 'The Darwin of the 20th century'.
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Ernst Mayr was awarded the Nobel Prize in Biology.
Ernst Mayr was awarded the Nobel Prize in Biology.
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