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“Biologically, man is still the great amateur of the animal kingdom; he is unique in his lack of anatomical and physiological specialization.” quote by Rene Dubos — Download Open image

“Biologically, man is still the great amateur of the animal kingdom; he is unique in his lack of anatomical and physiological specialization.”

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