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“Mass extinctions may not threaten distant futures, but they are decidedly unpleasant for species caught up in the throes of their power.”

Quote by Stephen Jay Gould

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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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