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the close of the treatise considered also the development of eyes and have thereby attempted to explain compound flowers and unenclosed fruits as well.
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    In this way, then, I have endeavored to set forth, as clearly and completely as I could, a theory which to me has much that is convincing. However, if my theory has not been conclusively demonstrated, if it should still contain contradictions, or if the method of interpretation it employs should not seem at all times applicable : all the more shall I consider it my duty to take note of all criticism and to give the material more exact and extended treatment in the sequel, thereby making this approach to the subject more graphic, and winning for it more universal approbation than can perhaps be expected at present.