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Darwin in Edinburgh University
Charles Darwin's father sent him to study Medicine at Edinburgh University. He learned notable skills such as classifying plants and identifying colonial flora and fauna. More importantly, he met Robert Edmond Grant and Jean-Baptiste Lamarck. They studied the invertebrate sea life and zoology. Desmond, A. J. (n.d.). The beagle voyage of Charles Darwin.
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Moving to Cambrige
Charles Darwin's father had him transferred to Cambridge University where his interests were better suited. Earning himself a Bachelor of Arts degree and opening the door for his famous voyage aboard the HMS Beagle.
Desmond, A. J. (n.d.). The beagle voyage of Charles Darwin. Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved October 24, 2021, from https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Darwin/The-Beagle-voyage. -
HMS Beagle Voyage
Charles Darwin sets off on his voyage around the globe among other scientists such as Adam Sedgwick to study geology and zoology. The attached video by BBC News illustrates his findings on the evolution of species. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOk_0mUT_JU
Desmond, A. J. (n.d.). The beagle voyage of Charles Darwin. Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved October 24, 2021, from https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Darwin/The-Beagle-voyage. -
Galapagos Islands
For 5 weeks the crew made their stop at the Galapagos. Charles Darwin made observations of the many species of finch, tortoise, and iguanna he found there which would prove to be incredible proof of his theory. Observing how different regions could influence how species evolve.
BBC. (2019, November 20). Charles Darwin: Evolution and the story of our species. BBC Teach. Retrieved October 24, 2021, from https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/charles-darwin-evolution-and-the-story-of-our-species/z7rvxyc. -
The Origin of Species
Charles Darwin publishes his 3 book volume, "The Origin of Species," detailing his findings as he traveled the world. He described how through the process of natural selection, species would be incrementally different to the point that they would need to be classified as a new species from before.
Desmond, A. J. (n.d.). The beagle voyage of Charles Darwin. Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved October 24, 2021, from https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Darwin/The-Beagle-voyage.
