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TRANSFORMISM [2 records]

Record 1 2012-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
DEF

A geological theory whereby the origin of granite is a result of granitization as opposed to magmatism.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
OBS

En opposition avec les magmatistes, une fraction importante des spécialistes a adhéré à la théorie d'une formation du granite par diffusion de substances chimiques dans le milieu solide (ou pour mieux dire : milieu cristallisé). Le milieu se serait trouvé «granitisé» par métasomatose sans passer par un état liquide. C'est la théorie «transformiste» ou «métasomatiste».

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-04-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Evolution (Biology)
  • Origin of Life and Speciation
DEF

The hypothesis that existing species are the product of the gradual transformation of other forms of living beings (loosely, such transformation itself); any form of the doctrine of evolution of species.

CONT

Darwin applied transformism through natural forces to living things.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Évolution (Biologie)
  • Origine de la vie et des espèces en général
DEF

La théorie que les formes vivantes sont issues les unes des autres et cette filiation va toujours du plus simple au plus complexe.

Spanish

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