Charles Darwin was an English naturalist, geologist, and biologist best known for his contributions to understanding evolution. His most famous work, “On the Origin of Species,” published in 1859, introduced the concept of natural selection as a mechanism for evolution. Darwin’s observations during his voyage on the HMS Beagle, particularly in the Galápagos Islands, led him to develop his theories on the diversity of life and the common descent of species. Darwin proposed that individuals with traits better suited to their environments are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing those traits on to future generations. He argued that species evolve over time through gradual changes rather than static or unchanging. Darwin’s ideas challenged traditional views of creation and profoundly impacted various fields, including biology, genetics, anthropology, and philosophy. His work laid the foundation for modern evolutionary biology, influencing scientific thought and research.
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