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Edward Forbes Quotes

As we descend deeper and deeper in this region its inhabitants become more and more modified, and fewer and fewer, indicating our approach towards an abyss where life is either extinguished , or exhibits but a few sparks to mark its lingering presence.
Edward Forbes

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Author Details:
Type:
Scientist Quotes
Category:
British Scientist Quotes
Date of Birth:
February 12, 1815
Date of Death:
November 18, 1854
Nationality:
British
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All Edward Forbes Quotations:
As we descend deeper and deeper...
I have in hands, now, specimens...
Moreover, all our knowledge of organic...
The corals do not look much...
The naturalists of our own time...
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