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Evolution

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Evolution

Charles Darwin wrote about the theory of evolution. Darwin wrote that evolution occurs through natural selection. Natural selection occurs over millions of years.

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Natural selection

  • Charles Darwin and Alfred Wallace are credited for writing about the theory of natural selection.
    • This was the theory that evolution developed through the 'natural selection' of the stronger species.
    • This natural selection happens over millions of years.
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Darwin's work

  • Darwin published his ideas in a book called ‘On the Origin of Species’ in 1859.
  • Darwin wrote about natural selection on the Galapagos Islands.
    • On the Galapagos Islands, Darwin wrote about his observations in the changes in finches.

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