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Weismann

A biologist whose theories on heredity are discussed.

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Also known as Weismann

First appearance: the advent of the neo lamarckians

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CDCharles DarwinLOLorenz OkenEVEveSBSamuel ButlerFBFranklyn Barna…WEWeismann

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