Quote by: Francis Maitland Balfour

The embryological record is almost always abbreviated in accordance with the tendency of nature (to be explained on the principle of survival of the fittest) to attain her needs by the easiest means.


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  • NameFrancis Maitland Balfour
  • DescriptionBritish biologist
  • BornNovember 10, 1851
  • DiedJuly 19, 1882
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionBiologist; Zoologist
  • AwardsFellow Of The Royal Society; Royal Medal