Owen was criticized for his disagreements regarding which concept?
Photosynthesis
Common Descent
Gravity
Atomic Theory
Answer
Common descent is the idea that all living things share a common ancestor, and this was a concept that Owen disagreed with. He believed that species were created separately and that they did not evolve from a common ancestor. This disagreement with the concept of common descent led to Owen being criticized by other scientists, who believed that his ideas were outdated and unscientific.
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