French paleontologist George Cuvier invented it
French paleontologist George Cuvier invented it
Darwin went to Shrewbury School and Edinburgh University to study in medicine.
French naturalist George Cuvier (1769-1832) was one of the first paleontologists, beginning around 1790. He compared the fossils of unknown animals with modern animals, and was one of the first proponents of the extinction theory (catastrophism). His taxonomy established similarities between earlier organisms and their modern counterparts.
George Cuvier significantly influenced Charles Darwin's ideas on evolution through his work in paleontology and the concept of catastrophism. Cuvier's discoveries of fossilized remains demonstrated that species could become extinct, challenging the prevailing notion of a static natural world. His emphasis on the importance of fossil evidence laid the groundwork for Darwin's theory of natural selection by highlighting the dynamic nature of life on Earth. Additionally, Cuvier's comparative anatomy provided insights into the relationships between species, which Darwin would later explore in his own research.
Georges Cuvier was born on August 23, 1769.
Georges Cuvier was born on August 23, 1769.
Frédéric Cuvier died on 1838-07-24.
Frédéric Cuvier was born on 1773-06-28.
Cuvier Grover was born on 1828-07-24.
Cuvier Grover died on 1885-06-06.
Sébastien Cuvier was born on 1970-09-09.