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    • This study re-examines the timeline of communication between Wallace and Darwin.
    • It critically assesses whether Wallace's letter, accompanying his manuscript, was a direct response to Darwin's letter that reached Ternate on March 9, 1858.

    Key Insights:

    • The analysis indicates that Wallace's letter was very probably not a reply to Darwin's letter dated March 9, 1858.
    • This finding challenges existing assumptions about the sequence of communication between the two naturalists.

    Outlook:

    • Further research may clarify the exact sequence of events and the independent development of evolutionary theory.
    • Understanding this historical exchange is vital for appreciating the context of the theory of natural selection.