Meckel-Serres law in English

Forms: the Meckel-Serres law [canonical] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: It was formulated in the 1820s by Étienne Serres based on the work of Johann Friedrich Meckel. Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1}} the Meckel-Serres law

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"Meckel-Serres law" meaning in English

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