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Natural Selection
According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary Natural Selection is defined as "natural process that results in the survival and reproductive success of individuals or groups best adjusted to their environment and that leads to the perpetuation of genetic qualities best suited to that particular environment” Charles Darwin published his theory in a well know book "Origin of Species" . -
Natural Selection Cont.
Darwin’s theory is significant landmark in the process of evolution and origin of species. His theory is regarded as the key to understanding formations of new and superior species from old and existing ones.In his theory nature selects superior traits. Unlike the terms of Artificial Selection or Selective Breeding, these terms are controlled by outside intervention. Natural Selection is the transmission of the genetic materiel that is suitable for survival during the reproductive. -
He said "Traits", We say "Mutation"
At the time of Darwin’s publication, he did not know genes exist. What Darwin called traits; we call mutations. Mutations are changes in the structure our genetic makeup, also known as our DNA. These changes can happen in a variety of ways, like the changing of our suitable to climate to less hospitable one. Sometime these changes can be helpful or harmful, it is an unpredictable path of variations. -
Darwin's "Origin of Species" Publication
The "Origin of Species" was publicized on the 24th of November 1859. A joint publication between Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace. Entailed a detailed understanding on how living organisms can adapt and change. The publication was a best seller of the time period. It was written that he had collected on his expedition while aboard the HMS Beagle from 27 December 1831 to 2 October 1836 and his subsequent findings from research, correspondence, and experimentation. -
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