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Milne Edwards

A French zoologist who studied physiology and division of labor.

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Also known as Milne Edwards

First appearance: i variation under domestication

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Darwin references Milne Edwards' work on the physiological division of labour as analogous to the advantage of diversification of structure in inhabitants of the same region.

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In Divergence of Character: Darwin references Milne Edwards' work on the physiological division of labour as analogous to the advantage of diversification of structure in inhabitants of the same region. Later, in On…

Later, in On the Degree to Which Organisation Tends to Advance: His concept of the completeness of the division of physiological labour is referenced as an alternative expression for the standard of high organisation.

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Divergence of Character
Darwin references Milne Edwards' work on the physiological division of labour as analogous to the advantage of diversification of structure in inhabitants of the same region.
On the Degree to Which Organisation Tends to Advance
His concept of the completeness of the division of physiological labour is referenced as an alternative expression for the standard of high organisation.
Special Difficulties of the Theory of Natural Selection
Quoted for the maxim 'Nature is prodigal in variety, but niggard in innovation,' supporting the idea that natural selection produces gradual change.
XIV: Mutual Affinities of Organic Beings: Morphology—Embryology—Rudimentary Organs—Classification
Cited for his emphasis on the importance of looking to types in classification.
On the Nature of the Affinities Connecting Organic Beings
Milne Edwards is cited for his recent paper emphasizing the importance of looking to types in classification.

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