Richard B. Root was a prominent professor in the fields of evolutionary biology, ecology, and entomology. He made significant contributions to ecology, particularly known for introducing the concept of the ecological 'guild'. His doctoral research was pivotal in defining ecological niches and comparing the niche dimensions of the blue-grey gnatcatcher in relation to other insectivorous bird species.
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Meaning of the name - Richard
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Richard B. Root belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Dearborn
Place of Death: Ithaca
Educated At: University of Michigan | University of California, Berkeley
Occupation: ecologist | biologist
Awards Received: Fellow of the Ecological Society of America | Eminent Ecologist Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 7, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 7, 2025 |
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Sun | 14 Virgo 52 | 15 Virgo 19 | 13 Sagittarius 24 |
Moon | 9 Gemini 16 | 14 Pisces 39 | 12 Virgo 49 |
Mercury | 11 Libra 37 | 9 Virgo 57 | 22 Sagittarius 55 |
Venus | 4 Libra 3 | 15 Leo 38 | 22 Capricorn 54 |
Mars | 18 Leo 6 | 20 Libra 18 | 12 Libra 26 |
Jupiter | 15 Sagittarius 31 | 19 Cancer 3 | 0 Capricorn 37 |
Saturn | 19 Pisces 35 | 29 Pisces 25 | 16 Pisces 8 |
Uranus | 9 Taurus 22 | 1 Gemini 28 | 6 Taurus 15 |
Neptune | 16 Virgo 26 | 1 Aries 10 | 18 Virgo 53 |
Pluto | 28 Cancer 12 | 1 Aquarius 39 | 28 Cancer 28 |
Rahu | 29 Sagittarius 38 | 18 Pisces 16 | 24 Sagittarius 55 |
Ketu | 29 Gemini 38 | 18 Virgo 16 | 24 Gemini 55 |
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