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| Author(s): |
Luvison Araujo, Leonardo Augusto
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Biological Journal of the Linnean Society; v. 137, n. 4, p. 3-pg., 2022-10-22. |
| Abstract | |
Fritz Muller is known for explaining the evolutionary consequences of what is now called Mullerian mimicry, but his scientific contributions encompass a wide range of organisms and both ecological and evolutionary processes. His originality is seen in aspects as different as the discovery of the mutualistic nature of ant-fungus symbiosis, pioneering research in evolutionary developmental biology and the first mathematical treatment in a Darwinian framework. From his intimate knowledge of the natural history of Brazil and original observations of morphology and development, Muller provided evidence supporting natural selection. From the 20(th) century onwards, however, his scientific legacy has been re-examined only for single topics. To celebrate the bicentenary of his birth in 2022, this article briefly discusses his importance for current ecological and evolutionary knowledge. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 20/07961-0 - The teaching of Brazilian Biodiversity in an evolutionary perspective: subsidies for the development of teaching materials under the thematic project BIOTA-FAPESP in basic education |
| Grantee: | Leonardo Augusto Luvison Araújo |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral |