Since the most exquisitely delicate structures, as well as…
““Since the most exquisitely delicate structures, as well as embryonic phases of growth of the most perishable nature, have been preserved from very early deposits, we have no right to infer the disappearance of types because their absence disproves some favorite [i.e., Darwinian] theory.”25””
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He argues that fossil preservation shows we cannot dismiss certain species, challenging Darwinian claims about extinction.
In simple terms: Fossils prove some species persisted.
Consider evidence before rejecting theories.
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- What evidence is most compelling to you?
- How do you assess scientific claims?
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