The Origin of Species · Character
Professor Rütimeyer
A paleontologist who studied fossil mammals and their evolution.
minor
Also known as Professor Rutimeyer, Rutimeyer
First appearance: xi on the geological succession of organic beings
Professor Rütimeyer shows up with force in Character of Domestic Varieties; Difficulty of Distinguishing Between Varieties and Species; Origin of Domestic Varieties from One or More Species. The page is where that presence becomes real.
His admirable researches are cited as establishing the specific distinction between humped and common cattle.
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- Character of Domestic Varieties; Difficulty of Distinguishing Between Varieties and Species; Origin of Domestic Varieties from One or More Species
- Degrees of Sterility
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