Ernst Haeckel
Coined ecology, phylogeny; mapped evolutionary trees
Quotes by Ernst Haeckel
The 'embryonic development' of an organism provides clues to its evolutionary history.
The 'protoplasm' is the physical basis of life.
The 'germ plasm' theory is essential for understanding heredity.
The 'environment' plays a crucial role in shaping the development of organisms.
The 'unity of nature' is a fundamental principle of biology.
The 'mechanistic' view of life is the only scientific one.
The 'vital force' is a superstitious concept.
The 'mind' is an emergent property of the brain.
The 'universe' is a self-regulating system, without need for a divine intervention.
The 'future of humanity' depends on the application of scientific principles.
The 'beauty of art' is an imitation of the beauty of nature.
The 'forms of nature' are the ultimate source of artistic inspiration.
The 'laws of physics' govern all phenomena, including life.
The 'origin of life' is a purely natural process.
The 'evolution of species' is a continuous and ongoing process.
The 'diversity of life' is a testament to the power of natural selection.
The 'classification of organisms' should reflect their evolutionary relationships.
The 'study of embryology' is crucial for understanding evolution.
Ecology is the study of all those complex interrelations referred to by Darwin as the conditions of the struggle for existence.
Politics is applied biology.