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What was the title of the work published by Al-Jahiz that contained ideas that predated but supported the idea of natural selection?
What was the title of the work published by Al-Jahiz that contained ideas that predated but supported the idea of natural selection?
Which scientist proposed the theory of use and disuse, which was a major step toward the development of evolutionary theory?
Which scientist proposed the theory of use and disuse, which was a major step toward the development of evolutionary theory?
What was the main focus of Charles Bonnet's work, Considerations sur les Corps Organisees (Considerations on Organized Bodies)?
What was the main focus of Charles Bonnet's work, Considerations sur les Corps Organisees (Considerations on Organized Bodies)?
What was a notable view held by St. Thomas Aquinas?
What was a notable view held by St. Thomas Aquinas?
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Which of the following scientists proposed ideas in comparative anatomy that are closely related to today's idea of evolution?
Which of the following scientists proposed ideas in comparative anatomy that are closely related to today's idea of evolution?
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What was the main focus of Robert Chambers' work, Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation?
What was the main focus of Robert Chambers' work, Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation?
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Who is considered to be the father of evolution?
Who is considered to be the father of evolution?
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Which ancient naturalist focused on the history and descriptions of animals?
Which ancient naturalist focused on the history and descriptions of animals?
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Who was one of Aristotle's successors that did extensive work on plants?
Who was one of Aristotle's successors that did extensive work on plants?
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Which work by Pliny the Elder covered several fields such as biology and astronomy?
Which work by Pliny the Elder covered several fields such as biology and astronomy?
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In which era did Ibn-Khaldun, a naturalist and scientist, publish the Muqaddimah?
In which era did Ibn-Khaldun, a naturalist and scientist, publish the Muqaddimah?
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Which religious belief system has the Roman Catholic creation story found in the Bible?
Which religious belief system has the Roman Catholic creation story found in the Bible?
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