The Origin of Species · Character
Pierre Huber
A naturalist who studied ant behavior and instincts.
minor
Also known as Pierre Huber, Huber, elder Huber
First appearance: viii instinct
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Referenced indirectly through the mention of M.
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With Charles Darwin (professional): Darwin referenced Huber's observations on ant behavior to support his theories on instinct and social insects. In Sexual Selection: Referenced indirectly through the mention of M.
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