Lynn Margulis
Biologist known for symbiotic theory
Born
March 5th, 1938
87 years ago
Died
November 22nd, 2011
13 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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A biologist and academic with significant contributions to evolutionary biology, studied the role of symbiosis in the development of complex life forms. Developed the endosymbiotic theory, proposing that mitochondria and chloroplasts originated from free-living prokaryotic organisms that were engulfed by ancestral eukaryotic cells. Published numerous works including the influential book 'Symbiotic Planet' which detailed the importance of cooperation and synergy in evolution. Served as a professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and received various accolades for contributions to scientific understanding.
Developed the endosymbiotic theory
Published the book 'Symbiotic Planet'
Served on the National Academy of Sciences
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