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“The facts of microevolution [change within the species] do not suffice for an understanding of macroevolution [theorized change from one species to another].”

Quote by Richard Goldschmidt

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Richard Goldschmidt
Richard Goldschmidt

Richard Goldschmidt was a German-American geneticist known for his contributions to the field of genetics. His research involved gene recombination and chromosomal variation, which had a profound impact on the development of modern genetics. more

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