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A major scientific controversy over the origin of coral reefs took place in the late 19th century, between supporters of Darwin's theory , and those who supported a rival theory put forward by the Scottish oceanographer John Murray
The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs
A major scientific controversy over the origin of coral reefs took place in the late 19th century, between supporters of Darwin's theory (such as the American geologist James Dwight Dana, who early in his career had seen coral reefs in Hawaii and Fiji during the 1838–42 United States Exploring Expedition), and those who supported a rival theory put forward by the Scottish oceanographer John Murray, who participated in the 1872–76 Challenger expedition.
when was charles darwin's book the origin of species published 24 November 1859 who was the publisher? UNANSWERABLE where was it published outside great britain? United States, France, Germany what was its effect on scientific community? Evolution through natural laws was worthy of scientific study, and by 1875, most scientists accepted that evolution occurred but few thought natural selection was significant. how did it affect political arguments? These ideas were being used to justify military aggression and unethical business practices did darwin publish any papers jointly with anyone else? Yes, with Wallace which places did he visit during his survey voyage? The coastline of South America which ship was used for it? HMS "Beagle" what were his religious views? Darwin was reluctant to give up the idea of God as an ultimate lawgiver. did he write any books about geology? Yes, "The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs" how did he test his theory? UNANSWERABLE what is the structure of this book? he first three chapters describe the various types of coral reef, the fourth chapter on the distribution and growth of coral reefs examines the conditions in which they flourish, the fifth chapter he sets out his theory as a unified explanation for the findings of the previous chapters, in the sixth chapter he examines the geographical distribution of types of reef and its geological implications
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The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs [SEP] Late 19th-century controversy and tests of the theory
A major scientific controversy over the origin of coral reefs took place in the late 19th century, between supporters of Darwin's theory (such as the American geologist James Dwight Dana, who early in his career had seen coral reefs in Hawaii and Fiji during the 1838–42 United States Exploring Expedition), and those who supported a rival theory put forward by the Scottish oceanographer John Murray, who participated in the 1872–76 Challenger expedition. Murray's theory challenged Darwin's notion of subsidence, proposing instead that coral reefs formed when accumulating mounds of calcareous marine sediments reached the shallow depths that could support the growth of corals.