The great principle of inheritance to be discussed in this chapter has been recognised by agriculturists and authors of various nations, as shown by the scientific term ATAVISM, derived from atavus, an ancestor; by the English terms of REVERSION, or THROWING-BACK; by the French PAS-EN-ARRIERE; and by the German RUCKSCHLAG, or RUCKSCHRITT.
Volcanic Islands by Charles Darwin
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The Voyage of the Beagle by Charles Darwin
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The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication Volume 1 by Charles Darwin
During the seven years which have elapsed since the publication in 1868 of the first edition of this Work, I have continued to attend to the same subjects, as far as lay in my power; and I have thus accumulated a large body of additional facts, chiefly through the kindness of many correspondents.
On the Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants by Charles Darwin
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The Expression of Emotion in Man and Animals by Charles Darwin
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The Effects of Cross & Self-Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom by Charles Darwin
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“But with regard to the material world, we can at least go so far as this– we can perceive that events are brought about not by insulated interpositions of Divine power, exerted in each particular case, but by the establishment of general laws.” W. Whewell: Bridgewater Treatise. “To conclude, therefore, let no man out of
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