Willi Hennig
Biologist and entomologist, founder of phylogenetic systematics
Born
April 20th, 1913
112 years ago
Died
1976
49 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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A German biologist and entomologist contributed significantly to the field of systematics. Established the principles of phylogenetic systematics, a method that classifies organisms based on evolutionary relationships. Developed the concept of cladistics, which emphasizes the use of shared derived characteristics for classification. Authored the influential book 'Phylogenetic Systematics' in 1966, which spurred a new direction in biological classification. His work laid the groundwork for modern evolutionary biology.
Founded phylogenetic systematics
Published 'Phylogenetic Systematics' in 1966
Developed the concept of cladistics
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