Gaia hypothesis: Quick Facts

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James Lovelock

James Lovelock

English chemist, doctor, and author

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Lynn Margulis

American biologist

greylag. Flock of Greylag geese during their winter migration at Bosque del Apache National Refugee, New Mexico. greylag goose (Anser anser)

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