Philosophy of Life and Biology

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Zoogeography (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the classification of organisms into different groups based on their characteristics?

<p>Taxonomy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the study of the history and development of a particular field of science?

<p>History and Philosophy of Biology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the variety of different species within an ecosystem or on Earth as a whole?

<p>Biodiversity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which species adapt to their environment over time?

<p>Evolution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the categories used to classify organisms, such as kingdom, phylum, and class?

<p>Taxonomic categories (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of conservation efforts in terms of biodiversity?

<p>To preserve the variety of species and ecosystems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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