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It was always understood that plants and animals, though completely contrasted in their higher representatives, approach
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"It was always understood that plants and animals, though completely contrasted in their higher representatives, approached each other very closely in their lower and simpler forms. But they were believed not to blend"

- Asa Gray

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Asa Gray between November 18, 1810 and January 30, 1888. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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