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I long ago suggested the hypothesis, that in the basin of…

“I long ago suggested the hypothesis, that in the basin of the Thames there are indications of a meeting in the Pleistocene period of a northern and southern fauna.” quote by Charles Lyell
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“I long ago suggested the hypothesis, that in the basin of the Thames there are indications of a meeting in the Pleistocene period of a northern and southern fauna.”

Charles Lyell

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A hypothesis that northern and southern animal groups met in the Thames basin during the Pleistocene.

In simple terms: Ancient animals mixed in the Thames area.

Key Takeaway

Consider ancient ecological connections.

Themes

geology history biogeography

Mood

curious analytical

Type

scientific historical

When to use this quote

  • academic research
  • museum c
  • educational lectures

Key Concepts

paleontology faunal exchange

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence could confirm this meeting?
  • How does this affect our view of species migration?
A Different Perspective

Limited fossil evidence may challenge the hypothesis.

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