Is evolution fundamental when it comes to defining biological ontology? Yes

In Shamik Dasgupta, Brad Weslake & Ravit Dotan (eds.), Current Controversies in Philosophy of Science. London: Routledge (2020)
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I argue for the usefulness of the evolutionary kind of biological individual.

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Biological Individuals.Robert A. Wilson & Matthew J. Barker - 2024 - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
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