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What is Ernst Mayr known as in the context of evolutionary biology?
What is Ernst Mayr known as in the context of evolutionary biology?
- The Einstein of Biology
- The Darwin of the 19th century
- The Father of Evolution
- The Darwin of the 20th century (correct)
What is the title of the professorship that Ernst Mayr held at Harvard University?
What is the title of the professorship that Ernst Mayr held at Harvard University?
- Alexander Agassiz Professor of Zoology Emeritus (correct)
- Alexander Agassiz Professor of Ecology
- Alexander Agassiz Professor of Botany
- Alexander Agassiz Professor of Biology
What is the central question of evolutionary biology that Ernst Mayr made significant contributions to?
What is the central question of evolutionary biology that Ernst Mayr made significant contributions to?
- The evolution of humans
- The origin of species diversity (correct)
- The origin of life on Earth
- The process of natural selection
What is the term for the study of the geographic distribution of organisms?
What is the term for the study of the geographic distribution of organisms?
What is the term for the classification of organisms into different groups based on their characteristics?
What is the term for the classification of organisms into different groups based on their characteristics?
What is the term for the study of the history and development of a particular field of science?
What is the term for the study of the history and development of a particular field of science?
What is the term for the variety of different species within an ecosystem or on Earth as a whole?
What is the term for the variety of different species within an ecosystem or on Earth as a whole?
What is the term for the process by which species adapt to their environment over time?
What is the term for the process by which species adapt to their environment over time?
What is the term for the categories used to classify organisms, such as kingdom, phylum, and class?
What is the term for the categories used to classify organisms, such as kingdom, phylum, and class?
What is the goal of conservation efforts in terms of biodiversity?
What is the goal of conservation efforts in terms of biodiversity?
