Ernst Mayr's Career Highlights

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What was one of the key questions made central to evolutionary biology by Mayr?

The impact of extinction on biodiversity
The origin of species diversity (correct)
The role of climate in evolution
The mechanisms of genetic mutation

Which of the following prizes was not awarded to Mayr?

Nobel Prize in Biology (correct)
Balzan Prize
Crafoord Prize
International Prize for Biology

In which year did Mayr retire from his position?

1963
1975 (correct)
1980
1985

What was one of Mayr's contributions to the field of biology?

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At what age did Mayr pass away?

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Ernst Mayr's Career Span

Ernst Mayr's career spanned nearly 80 years, from work in natural sciences in 1953 to retirement in 1975.

Mayr's Research Areas

Mayr's research covered various biological fields, including ornithology, taxonomy, zoogeography, evolution, systematics, and the history and philosophy of biology.

Origin of Species Diversity

Mayr significantly shaped evolutionary biology by focusing on the origin of species diversity as a central question.

Biological Species Concept

Mayr played a key role in developing the currently accepted definition of a biological species.

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Mayr's Prestigious Prizes

Mayr earned prestigious awards like the Balzan Prize, International Prize for Biology, and Crafoord Prize.

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Mayr's Death Date

Ernst Mayr passed away in the year 2004 at the age of 100.

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Study Notes

Ernst Mayr's Career Highlights

Ernst Mayr was a prominent biologist
His career spanned nearly 80 years, from sciences in 1953 to retirement in 1975
He held the title of Alexander Agassiz Professor of Zoology Emeritus
Research interests included ornithology, taxonomy, zoogeography, evolution, systematics, and the history/philosophy of biology
Helped establish the origin of species diversity as a central evolutionary biology question
Pioneered the current biological species definition
Received prestigious awards: Balzan Prize (1983), International Prize for Biology (1994), and the Crafoord Prize (1999)
Died at age 100 in 2004