A New Theory of Organic EvolutionW. Blackwood and Sons, 1903 - 174 páginas |
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... the earlier stages of its growth , that of its antecessor , and only as maturity approaches does it assume its own special characteristics . These facts are summed up in ORGANIC EVOLUTION ; and CHAP ORGANIC EVOLUTION.
... the earlier stages of its growth , that of its antecessor , and only as maturity approaches does it assume its own special characteristics . These facts are summed up in ORGANIC EVOLUTION ; and CHAP ORGANIC EVOLUTION.
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... antecessor in the same line of evolu- tion , are established facts confirmed by the continuous discoveries of science , and it is Darwin's glory that he made them familiar to the public mind ; but evidence of evol- ution does not prove ...
... antecessor in the same line of evolu- tion , are established facts confirmed by the continuous discoveries of science , and it is Darwin's glory that he made them familiar to the public mind ; but evidence of evol- ution does not prove ...
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... antecessor was utilised in evolving its successor , so far as it would subserve that purpose . The Steam - engine . The steam - engines of the present day , Parson's turbine excepted , have been evolved from the Cornish pumping - engine ...
... antecessor was utilised in evolving its successor , so far as it would subserve that purpose . The Steam - engine . The steam - engines of the present day , Parson's turbine excepted , have been evolved from the Cornish pumping - engine ...
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... antecessor , and that some organs of an antecessor became transformed in its successor ; while occasionally the fragments of an organ , essential in the old type , are to be found , although apparently useless , in the new . Again , the ...
... antecessor , and that some organs of an antecessor became transformed in its successor ; while occasionally the fragments of an organ , essential in the old type , are to be found , although apparently useless , in the new . Again , the ...
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... antecessor . Comparing engines of the same variety , the expert might observe that no two engines are absolutely identical , but differ in re- spect of quality of materials or of work- manship , or in efficiency , just as from anal ...
... antecessor . Comparing engines of the same variety , the expert might observe that no two engines are absolutely identical , but differ in re- spect of quality of materials or of work- manship , or in efficiency , just as from anal ...
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