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“Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection is the only workable explanation that has ever been proposed for the remarkable fact of our own existence, indeed the existence of all life wherever it may turn up in the universe.”

Quote by John Maynard Smith

Book:The Theory of Evolution

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The Theory of Evolution

This seminal work delves into the principles of evolution, including natural selection, genetic variation, and speciation, offering a foundational understanding of the biological processes shaping life on Earth. more

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John Maynard Smith

John Maynard Smith, born on January 6, 1920 and died on April 19, 2004, was a distinguished geneticist from the United Kingdom. His contributions to evolutionary biology, particularly in the fields of natural selection and genetic diversity, have had a profound impact on modern biology. more

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