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The life of Charles R Darwin
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Voyage of the HMS Beagle
Darwin took the position of a naturalist aboard the HMS Beagle. During this voyage, Darwin spent 5 years surveying around the world. He collected a large variety of specimens in nature which included birds, plants, and fossils. "Charles Darwin: History's Most Famous Biologist." Web. 24 Jan. 2021. -
The Tree of Life
Charles Darwin uses the tree of life to explain that all species on Earth are related and evolved from one common ancestor. The tree depicted branching and extinction and would later be published in his Origin publication. "What Is the Tree of Life?: Tree of Life : Exhibits : Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History." What Is the Tree of Life? | Tree of Life : Exhibits : Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. 12 June 2015. Web. 24 Jan. 2021. -
Letter read at the Linnean Society
Darwin first introduced his theory of evolution in a letter that was read at a meeting of Linnean Society.This was one of the most important pieces for biology. Darwin, C. R. & Wallace, A. R. 1858. On the tendency of species to form varieties; and on the perpetuation of varieties and species by natural means of selection. Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society of London, Zoology, 3(9): 45-62. -
Publishing of On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection
In the publication, On the Origin, Darwin formulates the process where organisms change over the course of time in order to adapt to the environment it lives and allows it to survive. THis is notably Charles Darwin's most famous and important work written. Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882. On The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life. London :John Murray, 1859. https://youtu.be/T0B6os-6uuc -
The Descent of Man published
In Darwin's publication, Descent of Man, he looked at the value of intellect and moral values in playing a part of mating and choosing partners. In this study, Darwin looked at the nature of sxual attraction in various species. . -
The expression of the emotions in man and animals
Darwin published The Expression to demonstrate the parallels in ways both animals and humans show emotions. Darwin, C. (1872). The expression of the emotions in man and animals.
