The French naturalist Comte de Buffon was one of the great pioneers of organic evolution. He clearly understood the process of natural selection, thoroughly appreciated the rapid increase of all organisms, and equally well saw that their marked increase was entirely neutralized through the destructive agencies of hunger, disease, and enemies. Buffon also believed [...]
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Early Roots of Natural Selection
Monday, October 26th, 2009Posted in Education Special, History Hall, House Of Science | Comments Off










