Biologists and Their Contributions (Lesson 1.2)

Vocabulary flashcards covering Filipino and foreign biologists and related concepts mentioned in Lesson 1.2.

Angel C. Alcala, Ph.D.

Filipino marine ecologist; researches coral reefs, sea grasses, sea turtles, mangroves, and river systems; studies artificial reef fish productivity and captive breeding of the Philippine crocodile; University Research Professor and director at Silliman University.

Eduardo A. Quisumbing, Ph.D.

Botanist; pioneer in Philippine medicinal plants; author of Medicinal Plants in Philippines; forerunner of medicinal plant research in the Philippines.

Clare R. Baltazar, Ph.D.

Systematic entomologist; published extensively on Philippine insects, especially Hymenoptera (bees, wasps, hornets, ants).

Dolores A. Ramirez, Ph.D.

Biochemical geneticist; researches biochemical genetics and cytogenetics; studied genetic systems controlling makapuno endosperm of coconut.

Gregorio T. Velasquez, Ph.D.

Phycologist; pioneer in Philippine phycology; studied seaweeds and blue-green algae (Myxophyceae); ~30 years of productive work on Philippine algae.

Charles Darwin

Naturalist; proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection; author of On the Origin of Species.

William Harvey

Physiologist; described the mechanics of blood circulation; author of An Anatomical Treatise on the Motion of the Heart and Blood in Animals.

Robert Koch

Microbiologist; identified bacteria causing anthrax, tuberculosis, and cholera; formulated Koch's postulates; foundational to bacteriology and public health.

Anton van Leeuwenhoek

Pioneer microscopist; first to observe spermatozoa, bacteria, and protozoa with a simple microscope; observed development of ants.

Sir Alexander Fleming

Physician-scientist; discovered penicillin; Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for antibiotic discovery.

National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)

Philippines' National Academy that recognizes and awards meritorious contributions to science and technology.