Georges Cuvier proposed catastrophism and the principle of superposition after observing

A. the similarities and differences among closely related species.
B. anatomical differences.
C. fossil similarities in the fossil records.
D. variability in populations of islands.
E. observed genetic patterns of inheritance among plants and animals.


C. fossil similarities in the fossil records.

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