Why did some scientists, such as Agassiz, not immediately accept Darwin's work on evolution?

a. It had been published previously.
b. It discredited their own work.
c. Darwin's work provided no new mechanism for explaining evolution.
d. Darwin had not established himself as a scientist.


Correct Answer: b

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