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“The embryological record is almost always abbreviated in accordance with the tendency of nature (to be explained on the principle of survival of the fittest) to attain her needs by the easiest means.”

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Francis Maitland Balfour
Francis Maitland Balfour

Francis Maitland Balfour, an individual active in the late 19th century with an unknown profession. His life was short, but with limited information available, he may have made some contributions in his field. more

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