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Dr. Gunther

A zoologist who studied fish and reptiles.

minor

Also known as Dr. Gunther

First appearance: xii geographical distribution

Dr. Gunther shows up with force in Freshwater Productions. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Cited for showing that Galaxias attenuatus inhabits multiple distant regions and for inferring long endurance of fish forms.
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In Freshwater Productions: Cited for showing that Galaxias attenuatus inhabits multiple distant regions and for inferring long endurance of fish forms. Later, in Rudimentary, Atrophied, and Aborted Organs: Mentioned…

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POProfessor OwenCDCharles DarwinDGDr. Gunther

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See Dr. Gunther in xii geographical distribution