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Chapter 22.1, Problem 2CC
MAKE CONNECTIONS Ø Scientific hypotheses must be testable (see Concept 1.3). Applying this criterion, are Cuvier's explanation of the fossil record and Lamarck's hypothesis of evolution scientific? Explain your answer in each case.
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