What did Cuvier's work help form the foundation of?
Cell Theory
Vertebrate Paleontology
Relativity
Plate Tectonics
Answer
Vertebrate paleontology, the study of vertebrate fossils, is a discipline significantly influenced by the work of Georges Cuvier. Through his rigorous comparative anatomical studies, Cuvier established the principle of correlation of parts and made notable contributions to the field. His analysis of fossils revealed distinct differences in anatomical structures among extinct and living organisms, challenging the fixity of species and laying the groundwork for the concept of extinction.
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