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Ayala, Francisco J. (2004). "The Evolution of Life on Earth and the Uniqueness of Humankind." in: S. Moriggi and E. Sindoni, eds., Perché esiste qualcosa invece di nulla? (Why There Is Something rather than Nothing?) (ITACAlibri: Castel Bolognese, Italy, 2004), 57-77.

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