Paolo Brignoli
arachnologist · zoologist · entomologist
- April 25, 1942 · Rome
- July 8, 1986 · L'Aquila
- 44 years
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Paolo Brignoli, 44, Italian entomologist.
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Paolo Brignoli was a prominent Italian entomologist who dedicated his career to the complex study of
Paolo Brignoli
1942 – 1986
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Paolo Brignoli was a prominent Italian entomologist who dedicated his career to the complex study of arachnids. Born in Rome in 1942, he developed a deep expertise in evolutionary systematics, taxonomy, and biogeography. Throughout his professional life, Brignoli investigated a vast range of groups including Araneidae, Acari, and Ricinulei. His tireless research led him to describe an incredible 23 new genera and 367 new species across 33 distinct families. He passed away in L'Aquila in 1986 at the age of 44. Today, his lasting impact on the field of science is honored through the International Society of Arachnology's Brignoli Award. This recognition serves as a permanent tribute to his monumental contributions to global arachnology.
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|Paolo Marcello Brignoli (25 April 1942 – 8 July 1986) was a prominent Italian entomologist. He studied a broad range of arachnid groups, including Araneidae, Acari, Ricinulei, Palpigradi, Schizomida, Opiliones, and Amblypygi. His research mainly focused on evolutionary systematics, taxonomy, and biogeography. Over the course of his career, he described 23 new genera and 367 new species belonging to 33 different arachnid families. The International Society of Arachnology's Brignoli Award is named in his honor.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.What was the full name of the entomologist Paolo Marcello Brignoli?
- A.Paolo Marcello Brignolicorrect
- B.Paolo Vittorio Brignoli
- C.Paolo Giacomo Brignoli
- D.Paolo Antonio Brignoli
The biography explicitly identifies the subject as Paolo Marcello Brignoli.
Source: biographical introduction
2.On what date was Paolo Marcello Brignoli born?
- A.8 July 1940
- B.12 May 1942
- C.25 April 1938
- D.25 April 1942correct
Paolo Marcello Brignoli was born on 25 April 1942.
Source: biographical introduction
3.What was the professional occupation of Paolo Marcello Brignoli?
- A.Zoologist
- B.Botanist
- C.Entomologistcorrect
- D.Geologist
The text states that Paolo Marcello Brignoli was a prominent Italian entomologist.
Source: biographical introduction
4.On what date did Paolo Marcello Brignoli die?
- A.15 June 1986
- B.8 July 1986correct
- C.12 August 1988
- D.25 April 1986
Paolo Marcello Brignoli passed away on 8 July 1986.
Source: biographical introduction
5.Which of these arachnid groups did Paolo Marcello Brignoli study?
- A.Scorpiones
- B.Pseudoscorpiones
- C.Araneidaecorrect
- D.Solifugae
Paolo Marcello Brignoli studied a broad range of arachnid groups including Araneidae.
Source: research focus section
6.How many new genera did Paolo Marcello Brignoli describe throughout his career?
- A.33
- B.23correct
- C.15
- D.367
Paolo Marcello Brignoli described 23 new genera during his career.
Source: career achievements section
7.How many new species did Paolo Marcello Brignoli describe during his career?
- A.23
- B.33
- C.450
- D.367correct
Paolo Marcello Brignoli described 367 new species during his career.
Source: career achievements section
8.How many different arachnid families were represented by the new species described by Paolo Marcello Brignoli?
- A.50
- B.33correct
- C.367
- D.23
The new species described by Paolo Marcello Brignoli belonged to 33 different arachnid families.
Source: career achievements section
9.What was a primary focus of Paolo Marcello Brignoli's research?
- A.Genetic engineering
- B.Pollination ecology
- C.Biogeographycorrect
- D.Pesticide development
Paolo Marcello Brignoli's research mainly focused on evolutionary systematics, taxonomy, and biogeography.
Source: research focus section
10.Which organization presents an award named after Paolo Marcello Brignoli?
- A.European Systematic Research Council
- B.World Arachnid Association
- C.International Society of Arachnologycorrect
- D.Italian Entomological Society
The International Society of Arachnology presents the Brignoli Award in his honor.
Source: legacy section
11.Which arachnid order besides Araneidae did Paolo Marcello Brignoli study?
- A.Ixodida
- B.Ricinuleicorrect
- C.Opilionida
- D.Araneae
The list of arachnid groups studied by Paolo Marcello Brignoli includes Ricinulei.
Source: research focus section
12.Among his research interests, which of these was a focus of Paolo Marcello Brignoli?
- A.Evolutionary systematicscorrect
- B.Arachnid farming
- C.Molecular biology
- D.Ecosystem management
Paolo Marcello Brignoli's research was focused on evolutionary systematics.
Source: research focus section
13.Which of these arachnid orders was part of Paolo Marcello Brignoli's research?
- A.Schizomidacorrect
- B.Thelyphonida
- C.Amblypoda
- D.Araneomorphae
Paolo Marcello Brignoli studied the arachnid group known as Schizomida.
Source: research focus section
14.Which arachnid group from this list did Paolo Marcello Brignoli study?
- A.Pseudoscorpiones
- B.Mygalomorphae
- C.Solifuga
- D.Palpigradicorrect
Paolo Marcello Brignoli is documented as having studied Palpigradi.
Source: research focus section
15.Which arachnid order was among those researched by Paolo Marcello Brignoli?
- A.Scorpiones
- B.Opilionescorrect
- C.Pseudoscorpiones
- D.Solifugae
Opiliones is listed as one of the groups studied by Paolo Marcello Brignoli.
Source: research focus section
16.Which of the following did Paolo Marcello Brignoli study?
- A.Uropygi
- B.Solifugae
- C.Scorpiones
- D.Amblypygicorrect
Amblypygi is explicitly named as a group studied by Paolo Marcello Brignoli.
Source: research focus section
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