The Origin of Species · Character
Sprengel
A botanist who discovered the role of insects in plant fertilization.
minor
Also known as Sprengel
First appearance: viii instinct
Sprengel shows up with force in On the Intercrossing of Individuals. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Cited for early suggestions on cross-fertilization and for observations on floral contrivances.
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In On the Intercrossing of Individuals: Cited for early suggestions on cross-fertilization and for observations on floral contrivances. Later, in Correlated Variation: His idea that ray-florets serve to attract insects…
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See Sprengel in viii instinct