Alfred Russel Wallace's personal cabinet

The video explores a cabinet purchased in 1979, containing Alfred Russell Wallace's personal collection of specimens. Wallace, a key figure in biogeography and co-founder of the theory of evolution by natural selection with Charles Darwin, collected these specimens. The cabinet includes unique species and exemplifies natural selection principles like mimicry and adaptation. Wallace's work, independent of Darwin, significantly contributed to evolutionary biology. The cabinet serves as a historical artifact, offering insights into the development of biological sciences and inspiring future discoveries.

What was discovered in Arlington, VA, in 1979 that had significant scientific value?

• A new species of firefly

• A rare species of butterfly

• Charles Darwin's original manuscripts

• A cabinet containing Alfred Russell Wallace's collection

Who is considered the cofounder of the theory of evolution by natural selection along with Charles Darwin?

• Gregor Mendel

• Jean-Baptiste Lamarck

• Thomas Huxley

• Alfred Russell Wallace

What did Alfred Russell Wallace primarily do for a living?

• He was a wealthy aristocrat

• He collected and sold specimens to museums and scientists

• He was a ship captain

• He was a university professor

Which of the following is an example of mimicry found in Wallace's collection?

• A firefly with a unique glow

• A butterfly resembling a dead leaf

• A beetle with a hard shell

• A moth with bright colors

What is the significance of the glow worms and fireflies in Wallace's collection?

• They are the largest insects in the collection

• They are examples of mimicry

• They were collected from the Amazon

• They demonstrate protective coloration

How did Wallace's work influence modern biological science?

• It introduced the concept of artificial selection

• It provided a basis for genetic engineering

• It laid the foundation for the study of biogeography

• It led to the discovery of DNA

What is the ongoing relevance of Wallace's questions and discoveries?

• They are no longer relevant

• They continue to inspire new scientific research

• They are only of historical interest

• They have been completely disproven