haeckel (Meaning)
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haeckel (n)
German biologist and philosopher; advocated Darwinism and formulated the theory of recapitulation; was an exponent of materialistic monism (1834-1919)
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haeckel Sentence Examples
- Ernst Haeckel's evolutionary tree diagram popularized the concept of common ancestry.
- Haeckel's biogenetic law proposed a parallel between ontogeny and phylogeny.
- Wilhelm Blasius's study on gastrulation supported Haeckel's gastraea theory.
- The Haeckel Medal is awarded by the German Society for Zoology for outstanding contributions to zoology.
- Haeckel coined the term "ecology" to describe the study of organisms in their environment.
- Haeckel's work on radiolarians helped advance the understanding of microscopic marine life.
- The Haeckelian tree of life is a representation of the evolutionary relationships between all living organisms.
- Haeckel's controversial views on race and eugenics influenced later ideological movements.
- Haeckel's emphasis on the role of art in science inspired generations of naturalists.
- The Haeckel Haus in Jena, Germany, preserves his scientific legacy and personal collection.
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German biologist and philosopher; advocated Darwinism and formulated the theory of recapitulation; was an exponent of materialistic monism (1834-1919)
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Ernst Haeckel's evolutionary tree diagram popularized the concept of common ancestry.
Haeckel's biogenetic law proposed a parallel between ontogeny and phylogeny.
Wilhelm Blasius's study on gastrulation supported Haeckel's gastraea theory.
The Haeckel Medal is awarded by the German Society for Zoology for outstanding contributions to zoology.
