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“De acuerdo con las reglas usuales de la biología, los seres humanos también deberíamos ser clasificados como chimpancés (Pan sapiens), y es solo nuestra inclinación natural a vernos como algo especial la que nos lleva a clasificarnos como un género distinto, el Homo.”

Quote by John Gribbin

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The Reason Why: The Miracle of Life on Earth

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John Gribbin
John Gribbin

John Gribbin is a renowned science writer, born in March 1946. His works cover a wide range of fields from cosmology to biology, known for their clear and accessible style and for his insightful explanations of complex scientific concepts. more

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