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Contribution to Science
Charles Darwin was an English naturalist who wrote a book on natural selection. Darwin put off publishing because he knew the theory would arouse great controversy. The time he lived in didn't allow for any theory that might contradict Christian beliefs of the creation theory. Therefore, he continued to compile evidence. Darwin then published his theory of natural selection in On the Origin of Species. This book revolutionized the idea of biology and the transformation of species. -
Beagle Voyage
Darwin undertook a mission ship's naturalist aboard the H.M.S.Beagle, a five year cruise around the world. During this voyage, Darwin noticed how species like certain birds changed along the coast of South America, especially on the Galápagos Islands. This helped reinforce his theory of transformation of species through natural selection. -
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On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life
This author's main book that was a keystone to his success as a biologist. -
Theory of Evolution
According to Darwin's theory, some organisms have a slight advantage over others due through natural mutation or sexual selection. The advantage will allows the organisms to compete produced more offspring, with the inherited characteristics.This was considered natural selection. -
Philosophy
Darwin always believed that one should question science and that nothing is written in stone. He was open to any debate and didn't judge anyone for a different opinion than his own. The people who follow Darwin so religiously now would not have met his approval according to his own personal philosophy. -
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References
Darwin, C. The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-charles-darwin