Mayr

[ mahy-er ]

/ ˈmaɪ ər /

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noun

Ernst, 1904–2005, U.S. zoologist and evolutionary theorist, born in Germany.

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How to use Mayr in a sentence

Not always have I agreed with Mayr's assignments of species to these categories, and such differences are noted.
The Breeding Birds of Kansas|Richard F. Johnston
On the other hand, inoculations made by Mayr gave negative results.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various
It may affect only one-half of the body, or entirely spare paralyzed extremities (Mayr).
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various
According to Mayr and Hebra, it is of the precise color which is obtained by adding a little yellow or brown to a red pigment.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various

Mayr has shown that the nasal mucus is capable upon inoculation of propagating the disease.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various

Scientific definitions for Mayr

Mayr

[ mī′ər ]

Ernst Walter 1904-2005

German-born American zoologist who synthesized Gregor Mendel's theories of inheritance with Charles Darwin's natural selection theory to develop the concept of speciation, which expanded scientific understanding of the formation of species and how they adapt to their their environment.