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2. Darwin's Theory of Evolution: Definition & Evidence - Live...

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   In his book, Darwin describes how organisms evolve over generations through the inheritance of physical or behavioral traits, as National Geographic explains. The theory starts with the premise...

3. Darwinism - Wikipedia

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   Darwinism is a term used to describe a theory of biological evolution developed by the English naturalist Charles Darwin (1809–1882) and others. The theory states that all species of organisms arise and develop through the natural selection of small, inherited variations that increase the individual's ability to compete, survive, and reproduce .

4. Theory of Evolution - Education

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   Darwin and a scientific contemporary of his, Alfred Russel Wallace, proposed that evolution occurs because of a phenomenon called natural selection. In the theory of natural selection, organisms produce more offspring than are able to survive in their environment.

5. Charles Darwin | Biography, Education, Books, Theory of Evolution...

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   Charles Darwin, the renowned British naturalist and father of evolutionary theory, revolutionized our understanding of life on Earth through his groundbreaking work "On the Origin of Species," forever changing how we view ourselves and all living organisms.

6. Darwin: From the Origin of Species to the Descent of Man

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   This entry offers a broad historical review of the origin and development of Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection through the initial Darwinian phase of the “Darwinian Revolution” up to the publication of the Descent of Man in 1871.

7. Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection |...

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   Though Darwin’s ideas were modified by later developments in genetics and molecular biology, his work remains central to modern evolutionary theory. His many other important works included Variation in Animals and Plants Under Domestication (1868) and The Descent of Man…

8. Darwin and His Theory of Evolution | Pew Research Center

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   After the Beagle returned to England in October 1836, Darwin began reflecting on his observations and experiences, and over the next two years developed the basic outline of his groundbreaking theory of evolution through natural selection.

9. Darwinism | Definition & Facts | Britannica

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   Darwinism, theory of the evolutionary mechanism propounded by Charles Darwin as an explanation of organic change. It denotes Darwin’s specific view that evolution is driven mainly by natural selection.

10. Theory Of Evolution: Definition, Charles Darwin, Evidence &...

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    The theory of evolution by natural selection is attributed to 19th century British naturalist Charles Darwin. The theory is widely accepted based on fossil records, DNA sequencing, embryology, comparative anatomy and molecular biology.

11. Charles Darwin: Evolution and the story of our species - BBC

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    Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection made us rethink our place in the world. The idea that humans shared a common ancestor with apes was a challenge to...