Sir Gavin de Beer

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Also Known As	Sir Gavin Rylands de Beer
Born	November 1, 1899 • London • England
Died	June 21, 1972 (aged 72) • England
Notable Works	“Embryos and Ancestors” • “Introduction to Experimental Embryology”
Subjects Of Study	Archaeopteryx • animal • biological development • connective tissue • evolution • morphology • mosaic evolution • paedomorphosis • pituitary gland

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