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Explain why the linear hierarchy of Aristotle's scala naturae is incompatible with Darwin's phylogenetic view of biological diversity.
 
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Answers will vary, but should include: According to Aristotle's classification system, each species occupies a link in a chain of being, which misses two critical concepts that were necessary for the development of evolu-tionary thinkingshared degrees of complexity and the potential to change or evolve.
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