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“The primitive history of the species is all the more fully retained in its germ-history in proportion as the series of embryonic forms traversed is longer; and it is more accurately retained the less the mode of life of the recent forms differs from that of the earlier, and the less the peculiarities of the several embryonic states must be regarded as transferred from a later to an earlier period of life, or as acquired independently.”

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Fritz Muller

Fritz Muller, born on March 31, 1821, and died on May 21, 1897, was a prominent figure in the field of [Occupation/Category]. His life was marked by [Life Experience], and he made significant contributions in [Achievements and Contributions]. He is highly regarded for his [Impact and Evaluation] both within and outside the industry. more

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