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What does the Latin term 'evolutio' mean?
What is the contemporary definition of evolution?
What percentage of all species that have ever existed is now extinct?
What impact has COVID-19 had on the perception of evolution?
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Which institution is associated with the Trottier Institute for Science and Public Policy?
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Study Notes
Evolution
- The term evolution comes from the Latin word "evolutio" which means "to unfold"
- In modern biology, evolution represents "descent with modification"
Views on Evolution
- A survey was conducted at a Montreal café on public opinion about evolution
- The results of the survey are not provided in the text.
COVID-19 and Evolution
- COVID-19 has altered public perception of the process of evolution.
Personal Information of the Author
- The author was born and raised in Vancouver, BC
- The author completed a BSc at Queen’s University (1995)
- The author received a PhD from McGill University (2001)
- The author completed a postdoc at Oxford University (2003)
- The author has been a professor at the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) (2003-2023)
- The author has been a professor at McGill University since 2023
- The author directs the Trottier Institute for Science and Public Policy
- The author runs a research group comprised of individuals who range from BSc to post-doctoral fellows from Canada and abroad
- The author has a cross-appointment with the Max Bell School of Public Policy
Evolutionary Diversity
- Most species that have ever existed are now extinct, with extinct entities making up over 99% of the known species
- The 1% of species that are not extinct represent the surviving species
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Explore the concept of evolution and its implications in modern biology, tracing the notion of 'descent with modification'. This quiz also delves into how events like COVID-19 have influenced public perception of evolution and highlights the author's impressive academic background.
