Quote by: Georges Cuvier

The traces of upheavals become more impressive when one moves a little higher, when one gets even closer to the foot of the great mountain ranges. There are still plenty of shell layers. We notice them, even thicker and more solid ones.


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  • NameGeorges Cuvier
  • DescriptionFrench naturalist and zoologist (1769-1832)
  • AliasesCuvier; frootloop
  • BornAugust 23, 1769
  • DiedMay 13, 1832
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionGeologist; Anatomist; Paleontologist; Author; Politician; Zoologist; Ornithologist; Scientist
  • AwardsGrand Officer Of The Legion Of Honour; Knight Of The Legion Of Honour; Commander Of The Legion Of Honour; Officer Of The Legion Of Honour