His reasons for ending the debate are not entirely known , though it is generally believed that Cuvier won the debate with his commanding presence and overwhelming amounts of evidence .
Geoffroy finally declined to provide further comment on April 5 , 1830 .
Geoffroy 's reasons for ending the debate are not entirely known , though it is generally believed that Cuvier won the debate with his commanding presence and overwhelming amounts of evidence .
Geoffroy finally declined to provide further comment on April 5 , 1830 .