“The several difficulties here discussed, namely our not finding in the successive formations infinitely numerous transitional links between the many species which now exist or have existed; the sudden manner in which whole groups of species appear in our European formations; the almost entire absence, as at present known, of fossiliferous formations beneath the Silurian strata, are all undoubtedly of the gravest nature.”
Quote by Charles Darwin
Work
The Origin of Species: A Variorum Text
This book is a compilation of different editions of Charles Darwin's 'The Origin of Species,' showcasing the evolution of the text over time and offering insights into the development of Darwin's theories on evolution and natural selection. more
Author
Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin, a British naturalist, is renowned as the founder of evolutionary biology. Born on February 12, 1809, in England, he passed away on April 19, 1882. Darwin is best known for his research on the theory of evolution, which proposed that species evolve through natural selection and survival of the fittest. more
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