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crobinson2013

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on: Jul 10, 2018
Why was Comte de Buffon important in the development of evolutionary thought?
 
  a. He identified the mechanism of evolutionary change.
  b. He observed that animals adapt to changing environments.
  c. He identified many new animal species.
  d. He developed the principles of geology.

Question 2

A taxonomy is made up of discrete units called __________.
 
  a. species
  b. nomenclatures
  c. particles
  d. taxa


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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: d


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