Lynn Margulis

Lynn Margulis

Lynn Margulis (pronounced: Lyn Mar-gu-lis) is a renowned American biologist and university professor. She is best known for her theory on the origin of Eukaryotic cells and her contribution to the Endosymbiotic theory.

Etymology

The name 'Lynn Margulis' is of Greek origin. 'Lynn' is a common English name, while 'Margulis' is derived from the Greek word 'margaron', meaning 'pearl'.

Related Terms

• Eukaryotic cells: These are cells that contain a nucleus and other organelles enclosed within membranes.
• Endosymbiotic theory: This is a theory that explains how eukaryotic cells might have evolved from prokaryotic organisms.
• Symbiosis: This is a close and long-term biological interaction between two different biological organisms.
• Gaia hypothesis: This is a theory that proposes that living organisms interact with their inorganic surroundings on Earth to form a synergistic and self-regulating, complex system that helps to maintain and perpetuate the conditions for life on the planet.

See Also

• Cell biology
• Evolutionary biology
• Microbiology

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Lynn Margulis
• Wikipedia's article - Lynn Margulis

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