The Origin of Species · Character
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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