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Definition of Theory of organic evolution
1. Noun. (biology) a scientific theory of the origin of species of plants and animals.
Generic synonyms: Scientific Theory
Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology
Specialized synonyms: Darwinism, Lamarckism, Punctuated Equilibrium, Theory Of Punctuated Equilibrium
Lexicographical Neighbors of Theory Of Organic Evolution
Literary usage of Theory of organic evolution
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Outlines of Evolutionary Biology by Arthur Dendy (1912)
"... conditions of the earth's surface The evidence afforded by the study of
geographical distribution with regard to the theory of organic evolution. ..."
2. The History of Medicine in Its Salient Features by Walter LIBBY (1922)
"CHAPTER XV THE theory of organic evolution WHEN Charles Darwin, in October, 1836,
returned to England from his voyage round the world, which had occupied ..."
3. The History of Medicine in Its Salient Features by Walter Libby (1922)
"CHAPTER XV THE theory of organic evolution WHEN Charles Darwin, in October, 1836,
returned to England from his voyage round the world, which had occupied ..."
4. Progress of Science in the Century by John Arthur Thomson (1903)
"... with its far-reaching application's ; and the theory of organic evolution
which will be linked for ever with the name of Charles Darwin. ..."
5. Glimpses of the Cosmos by Lester Frank Ward (1918)
"Review of an Outline of the Theory of Organic Evolution, with a description of
some of the Phenomena which it explains. By Maynard M. Metcalf. ..."
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