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Superseded scientific theory
The Azoic hypothesis (sometimes referred to as the Abyssus theory) is a superseded scientific theory proposed by Edward Forbes in 1843, stating that the
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Manx naturalist (1815–1854)
credited Forbes with the idea. He also incorrectly deduced the so-called azoic hypothesis, that life under the sea would decline to the point that no life forms
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Scientific sampling equipment
seabed lacked species diversity, as theorised by Edward Forbes in his Azoic hypothesis. Later samplers devised by Howard L. Sanders and the epibenthic sled
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date. The sample included a wide range of animal life, disproving the Azoic hypothesis, that life could not exist below about 300 fathoms. Thomson credits
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History of Earth 4600–539 million years ago
chronostratigraphic guide. The oldest fossils found in what was previously called Azoic rock, established the geological boundary between the Precambrian and Cambrian
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Geologic eon, 4031–2500 million years ago
been believed to be without life (azoic); however, fossils were found in deposits that were judged to belong to the Azoic age. Before the Hadean Eon was
Archean
British survey ship
of looking for living organisms below 600 m depth. The azoic theory of Edward Forbes hypothesised that life could not exist below this depth due to the
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Ziziphus zo- animal, living being Greek ζῶ, ζῷον (zôion) anthrozoology, azoic, azotemia, cryptozoology, ectozoon, entozoon, epizoon, Eumetazoa, Mesozoic
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Silver
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Eternal.
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Fame giver and Lucky, Wealthy
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His resurrection.
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Sun
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Shiva is Only One
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Devotee who Sings God's Praises
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Shepherd or companion to the Lord.
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Without the limitations of form, Divine
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Brother of craft or of protection.
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v. t.
To mention or suggest as an estimate, hypothesis, or approximation; hence, to suppose; -- in the imperative, followed sometimes by the subjunctive; as, he had, say fifty thousand dollars; the fox had run, say ten miles.
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One who proposes or supports an hypothesis.
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A tentative theory or supposition provisionally adopted to explain certain facts, and to guide in the investigation of others; hence, frequently called a working hypothesis.
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Destitute of any vestige of organic life, or at least of animal life; anterior to the existence of animal life; formed when there was no animal life on the globe; as, the azoic. rocks.
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A supposition; a proposition or principle which is supposed or taken for granted, in order to draw a conclusion or inference for proof of the point in question; something not proved, but assumed for the purpose of argument, or to account for a fact or an occurrence; as, the hypothesis that head winds detain an overdue steamer.
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Confined to no zone or region; not local.
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That which is supposed; hypothesis; conjecture; surmise; opinion or belief without sufficient evidence.
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The earliest period in geological period, extending up to the Lower Silurian. It includes an Azoic age, previous to the appearance of life, and an Eozoic age, including the earliest forms of life.
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An explanation or exposition of the principles of some opinion, action, hypothesis, phenomenon, or the like; also, the principles themselves.
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The hypothesis, or doctrine, that living beings have originated by the modification of some other previously existing forms of living matter; -- opposed to abiogenesis.
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In popular usage, the physiological hypothesis of Gall, that the mental faculties, and traits of character, are shown on the surface of the head or skull; craniology.
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Characterized by, or of the nature of, an hypothesis; conditional; assumed without proof, for the purpose of reasoning and deducing proof, or of accounting for some fact or phenomenon.
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Of or pertaining to animals, or animal life.
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An hypothesis of animal magnetism propounded by Dr. Keiser, in Germany, in which the phenomena are ascribed to the agency of a telluric spirit or influence.
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Including or implying supposition, or hypothesis; supposed.
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An affirmation, or distinction from a supposition or hypothesis.
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Pertaining to azote, or nitrogen; formed or consisting of azote; nitric; as, azotic gas; azotic acid.
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Supposition; hypothesis; conjecture.
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A doctrine, or scheme of things, which terminates in speculation or contemplation, without a view to practice; hypothesis; speculation.
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