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The inheritance of inverse symmetry inLimnaea peregra

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It is not claimed that the general hypothesis or its special application, outlined in this paper, can yet be considered as proven; but it is contended that our combined results, here given in their entirety, show an encouragingly close agreement with theoretical expectation and a marked absence of unaccountable developments; and further that they form an adequate basis for preliminary judgment. Lastly the system of inheritance into which the general hypothesis leads us, although in its application it may seem intricate and unduly complex, is in its essence simple and is founded on a not unnatural conception.

In conclusion, I desire to take this opportunity of thanking the Rev. H. Poole and Mr G. C. Robson for their helpful criticism in certain sections of this paper, and Mr Osterstock for photographing the shells. I am also indebted to numerous friends for assistance at various times.

The expenses of this enquiry have been partly met from the Graham Research Fund of the University of London.

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Diver, C., Boycott, A.E. & Garstang, S. The inheritance of inverse symmetry inLimnaea peregra . Journ. of Gen. 15, 113–200 (1925). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02983106

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