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During its development the animal passes through all stages of the animal kingdom. The foetus is a representation of all animal classes in time.

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Lorenz Oken
Age: 72 †
Born: 1779
Born: August 2
Died: 1851
Died: August 11
Biologist
Entomologist
Naturalist
Ornithologist
Philosopher
University Teacher
Imperial City of Offenburg
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