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“Taxonomy (the science of classification) is often undervalued as a glorified form of filing-with each species in its folder, like a stamp in its prescribed place in an album; but taxonomy is a fundamental and dynamic science, dedicated to exploring the causes of relationships and similarities among organisms. Classifications are theories about the basis of natural order, not dull catalogues compiled only to avoid chaos.”

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Book:Wonderful Life: The Burgess Shale and the Nature of History

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Wonderful Life: The Burgess Shale and the Nature of History

This book delves into the discovery and study of the Burgess Shale, a unique collection of fossils that provides insights into the diversity of life during the Cambrian period. It examines the geological and paleontological context of the Burgess Shale and discusses the implications of these findings for the nature of biological history. more

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Stephen Jay Gould

Stephen Jay Gould was a renowned paleontologist, evolutionary theorist, science writer, and academic. He is known for his work in ornithology, paleontology, evolutionary theory, and speciation. Gould's writings and papers have had a profound impact on the scientific community, and he was a long-time contributor to the journal 'Nature'. more

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