Quote by Matt Ridley, Francis Crick: Disc
It-was a tiny mollusc that caused Walter, grandfather of the greatest biologist of the twentieth century, to forge a brief link with the greatest biologist of the nineteenth: Charles Darwin. . . . . . We know this because later that day he wrote hesitantly to Darwin to report what he had found.
Summary
The quote highlights how a small discovery made by Walter, the grandfather of a renowned biologist, led to a connection between him and Charles Darwin, the greatest biologist of the 19th century. Walter's finding, presumably related to a small mollusc, compelled him to write a hesitant letter to Darwin, sharing the details of his discovery. This incident emphasizes the significance of even seemingly small scientific contributions and how they can bridge the gap between scientists across generations.
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Discovery
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