Carl Linnaeus — "There are no species in nature, only individuals."
There are no species in nature, only individuals.
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A surprising statement from the 'father of taxonomy', reflecting a deeper philosophical understanding of natural variation, often attributed to him or his students.
Date: c. 1770s
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