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Who?
Charles Robert Darwin was born on 12 February 1809 and passed away on 19 April 1882. Picture credit: National Geographic. Charles Darwin. https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/charles-darwin/ -
"On the Origin of Species"
On 24 November 1859, Charles Darwin brought the idea of Natural Selection to the public through his book "On The Origin of Species", going against the idea of Lamarckism (evolution theory). -
The idea of Natual Selection
Natural selection is the process by which a living organism adapts and changes according to the environment in order to survive. Around a population of the same being, each individual has different traits that could give it some advantage, which means: more chances of surviving and reproducing. Over time, the individuals with the best chances of survival, would thrive and pass along their traits to its offsprings through generations.
Darwin's idea was a major scientific revolution. -
References
Watch this quick video for more information on Natural Selection and Charles Darwin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnktXHBvE8s References:
Darwin, Charles. On the Origin of Species: By Means of Natural Selection or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life.1859
“Natural Selection.” Education, education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/natural-selection/. Accessed 19 July 2023.