Over long periods of time, living things have evolved, adapting to survive in different conditions. If an organism has an advantageous adaptation, they are more likely to survive, reproduce, and pass on the genetic information for this adaptation to the next generation. This idea, now known as the theory of evolution by natural selection, was defined by British scientist Charles Darwin.
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Charles Darwin
Early Life
Research
1809 - 1831 Darwin was born into a large, wealthy family and after discovering he didn't like medical school, he switched to divinity school
1831 - 1836 Darwin joined an expedition on the HMS Beagle, taking detailed notes and collecting specimens along the way, most notably on the Galapagos Islands
1809 - 1882
Accomplishments
Darwin's observations furthered the study and understanding of evolution and adaptation He published The Descent of Man in 1871
Legacy
Darwinism is a theory taught in many science classes that covers evolution by natural selection