a- typological thinking
b- species are fixed and unchanging creations of God.
c- the earth is very old
d- Scala Naturae
Which of the following was NOT part of the scientific world view among biologists of the 18th century?
| a- | typological thinking |
| b- | species are fixed and unchanging creations of God. |
| c- | the earth is very old |
| d- | Scala Naturae |
Which of the following was NOT part of the scientific world view among biologists of the 18th century?
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Fossils | ||
Morphological similarities between existing species (presence ofhair, backbones, etc.) | ||
DNA sequences and molecular clocks |
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