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Ernst Mayr
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Last updated: Mar 6, 2026
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Ernst Mayr was a German-American evolutionary biologist and one of the leading figures of the 20th century. He was a key architect of the 'modern synthesis,' which integrated Darwinian evolution with Mendelian genetics. Mayr's work on the biological species concept, which defines a species as a group of interbreeding populations, remains a fundamental concept in biology. His extensive research in ornithology and his contributions to the philosophy of science helped shape our modern understanding of evolutionary processes and the nature of biological classification.
His legacy is one of intellectual breadth and scientific rigor.
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