“Thus, both in space and time, there are mighty laws of distribution, which, though as yet but vaguely comprehended, must be ever present in the naturalist's mind; for they alone give to his science its loftiest import.”

About Edward Forbes

Naturalist • British

Edward Forbes was a pioneering British naturalist, palaeontologist, and marine biologist from the Isle of Man. He is best known for his work on the distribution of plant and animal life, making significant contributions...