Humans share a common ancestry with animals from "summary" of The Descent of Man by Charles Darwin
It is a remarkable fact in the history of mankind that we are not the product of a separate creation, but rather we share a common ancestry with the animal kingdom. This concept may seem shocking to some, but upon closer examination, the evidence is overwhelmingly in favor of this view. When we observe the anatomical structures and physiological functions of humans and animals, we cannot help but notice the striking similarities that exist between us. From the structure of our limbs to the composition of our blood, there is a clear continuity that suggests a shared evolutionary history. Furthermore, the study of embryology provides compelling evidence for our common ancestry with animals. The development of a human embryo follows a remarkably similar trajectory to that o...
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