“Owing to the imperfection of language the offspring is termed a new animal, but it is in truth a branch or elongation of the parent; since a part of the embryon-animal is, or was, a part of the parent; and therefore in strict language it cannot be said to be entirely new at the time of its production; and therefore it may retain some of the habits of the parent-system. (1794)”
Quote by Erasmus Darwin
Work
Zoonomia; or, The laws of organic life ...
This work delves into the scientific understanding of organic life, examining the relationships and similarities between animals and humans, and presenting a framework for the study of biology. more
Author
Erasmus Darwin
Erasmus Darwin was an English physician, poet, and scientist, known for his contributions to the field of medicine and his work in evolutionary theory. He was the grandfather of Charles Darwin, the famous naturalist. more
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