The Origin of Species · Character
Dr. Falconer
A paleontologist who studied fossil mammals and elephants.
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Also known as Dr. Falconer, Falconer
First appearance: x on the imperfection of the geological record
Dr. Falconer shows up with force in Geometrical Ratio of Increase. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Provides evidence of introduced plants spreading rapidly in India.
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In Geometrical Ratio of Increase: Provides evidence of introduced plants spreading rapidly in India. Later, in On the Absence of Numerous Intermediate Varieties in Any Single Formation: Cited for the insight that the…
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- Geometrical Ratio of Increase
- On the Absence of Numerous Intermediate Varieties in Any Single Formation
- On the Geological Succession of Organic Beings
- On Extinction
- On the Affinities of Extinct Species to Each Other, and to Living Forms
- On the Succession of the Same Types Within the Same Areas, During the Later Tertiary Periods
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