RECORD: Darwin, C. R. n.d. [Note on symmetry of system]. CUL-DAR205.1.14. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)

REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 8.2021. RN1

NOTE: The brown crayon number '10' indicates that this document was filed by Darwin in his portfolio for the subject of Rudimentary & abortive organs.

Reproduced with permission of the Syndics of Cambridge University Library and William Huxley Darwin. The volume CUL-DAR205.1 contains notes on rudimentary organs.


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He who believes each spec. created & yet say teeth in whales jaw formed for mere symmetry of system – impugn final causes – He cannot assume teeth fins for eating or nails to protect toes


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