Appreciate Quote by E. O. Wilson
“The big question that scientists haven't even begun to get an answer for is how many species of microorganisms are there? Now, this is not stamp collecting. What we need is experts totally devoting their research to everything they can find out about every species, in a community of scientists who appreciate that every fact counts...everything new you learn about any species in any group is worth publishing somewhere.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: National Academy of Sciences, 2015
Scientists need to catalog all microorganisms because each species holds valuable knowledge, not just for collection.
In simple terms: Every microbe matters for science.
Key Takeaway
Support comprehensive microbial research.
Themes
science
biodiversity
research
microbiology
Mood
urgent
inspired
Type
advocacy
scientific
When to use this quote
- grant proposals
- academic publications
- policy briefs
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
taxonomy
ecosystem services
global health
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies prioritize impactful microbial studies?
- How can collaboration address resource constraints?
A Different Perspective
Resources are limited; focusing on all species may be impractical.
