The concept as he proposed it was referred to as Weismannism in his day, for example in the book An examination of Weismannism by George Romanes This idea was illuminated and explained by the rediscovery of Gregor Mendel's work in the early years of the 20th century (see Mendelian inheritance).
O concepto que el propuxo denominábase weismannismo na súa época, por exemplo no libro An examination of Weismannism (Un exame do weismannismo) de George Romanes Esta idea foi iluminada e explicada polo redescubrimento dos traballos de Gregor Mendel a inicios do século XX (ver Herdanza mendeliana).