The Weigert-Meyer Law Demystified

Authors

  • Farid S. Haddad Curator of the Sami I. Haddad Memorial Library, Paradise Valley, Arizona, United States
  • Edmond E. Griffin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5915/28-1-6176

Keywords:

Weigert-Meyer Law

Abstract

After reviewing the various hypotheses that have been put forward to attempt to explain the Weigert-Meyer Law, a new, simple, and attractivc explanation, based on embryological facts, is offered (with illustrative drawings). We hope it will dissipate the mystery of the Weigert-Meyer Law.

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Published

2010-07-13

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 1 (1996)

Section

Original Articles

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