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“Our ancestor was an animal which breathed water, had a swim-bladder, a great swimming tail, an imperfect skull & undoubtedly was an hermaphrodite! Here is a pleasant genealogy for mankind.”

Quote by Charles Darwin

Book:Life and Letters of Charles Darwin: the Evolution

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Life and Letters of Charles Darwin: the Evolution

This book offers an in-depth look into the life and correspondence of Charles Darwin, focusing on his development and dissemination of the theory of evolution by natural selection. It includes personal insights, scientific discussions, and reflections on his work and its impact on society. more

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Charles Darwin, a British naturalist, is renowned as the founder of evolutionary biology. Born on February 12, 1809, in England, he passed away on April 19, 1882. Darwin is best known for his research on the theory of evolution, which proposed that species evolve through natural selection and survival of the fittest. more

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