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cuvier (n)
French naturalist known as the father of comparative anatomy (1769-1832)
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French naturalist known as the father of comparative anatomy (1769-1832)
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Cuvier was a prominent French naturalist and paleontologist of the 18th century.
One of Cuvier's significant contributions was his establishment of the field of comparative anatomy.
Cuvier's studies on fossil remains laid the groundwork for modern paleontology.
The concept of catastrophism was popularized by Cuvier, suggesting that Earth's history was punctuated by sudden, catastrophic events.
