Advertisement

Advertisement

Milne-Edwards

[ miln-ed-werdz; French meel-ney-dwars ]

noun

  1. Hen·ri [ah, n, -, ree], 1800–85, French zoologist.


Discover More

Example Sentences

Milne-Edwards' theoretical views, as expounded in his Introduction à la zoologie générale , well reflect this Cuvierian attitude.

Such, then, were the factors which Milne-Edwards 200considered adequate to explain the rich variety of animal forms.

We have laid stress on the fact that Milne-Edwards put function before form, for this is the mark of the true Cuvierian.

This is the second law of organic form, and it is this law that Milne-Edwards chiefly elaborates.

Professor Milne-Edwards remarks that he knows not amongst the carnivora a similar example of a tooth so disposed.

Advertisement

Word of the Day

gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


Milne, A. A.Milne method