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How did Darwin's finches help him find his theory of evolution?
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The finches on the Galapagos Islands helped him, as they gave him the basis of his idea of natural selection, which was the backbone of his Theory of Evolution. The birds beaks had altered slightly to enable them to eat the various foods available on their respective islands. This observation then prompted Darwin to extrapolate the data, and say that these small changes could eventually result in a fish turning into a reptile.
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How do fossil and biochemicals support the theory of evolution?
Because due to Darwins theory of evolution, fossils lead to adaptations over time therefor giving us reason to find evolution within human beings and animals.
What does the word theory mean in the phrase the theory of evolution?
"Theory" in the "Theory of Evolution" phrase (and in any other similar phrase, like "theory of relativity") means that evolution is just something we suppose explains how world works, until we find a better way to explain things..."Theory" actually refers to the inherent inability of human to know the 'real' reality - or even if such 'real' reality exists (as the world of ideas of Plato).
Is Darwin's theory of evolution just a mere theory?
It is, but so is gravity. In science, 'theory' means 'idea that has been proven over and over and is generally accepted as truth'. It's a pity it doesn't mean the same in everyday language. ^^
What theory purposes that evolution occurs steadily in tiny changes over long periods of time?
That's part of the theory of evolution by natural selection (Darwinism) but not the main principle, and some other (obsolete) theories also included this belief. I don't know if there is a more specific answer, but if you can't find one, just go with natural selection.
What are the steps of stellar evolution in order?
You can find an overview of stelar evolution in the Wikipedia article entitled "Stellar evolution".
How do fossil and biochemicals support the theory of evolution?
Because due to Darwins theory of evolution, fossils lead to adaptations over time therefor giving us reason to find evolution within human beings and animals.
How was darwins theory translated into a theory about economic success?
Badly. The theory of evolution by natural selection has to do with the natural world and the selection of individual organisms. Social Darwinism and like ideologies are biologically mistaken as the posit a form of group selection which has nothing to do with evolutionary theory but everything to do with social ideology trying to find scientific respectability.
What animals other than finches did Charles Darwin find on the galapagos islands?
Finches...he based his theory on the shape of their beaks
Where can one find information on the theory of evolution?
Information on the theory of evolution can be found in the original book on the theorem of evolution by natural selection, the brainchild of Charles Darwin, called "On the origin of species".
Where can someone find commonly asked questions and answers to the Theory of Evolution?
One can find commonly asked questions and answers to the Theory of Evolution at any university library. Many books on evolution have been written, and although some are highly technical, others are for the lay reader.
Was Charles Darwin the first person to develop a theory of evolution?
Charles Darwin went to an island (Galapagos)where he studied the beaks of finches. He noticed that the although the birds were from the same species, they looked different. This is how he worked out that "Species change over time to adapt to their environment."
What pattern did Darwin observe among organisms of the galapagos island?
they all digest food and it comes out the anis *improved answer* actually it's spelled anus. He studied finches and the different types of beaks the finches had, which led him to find the evolution theory.
Can Muslims accept evolution as science or must they see it as evil?
We accept evolutionary science on the evidence presented. No religious ideology can trump the evidence for the fact of evolution and the theory of evolution by natural selection, which explains much of the fact of evolution. I find it passing strange that someone could see a scientific theory as evil since the theory makes no claim on the supernatural. It is up to Muslims what they will accept, but the theory is the bedrock of biology and you cannot do much biology without the theory's overarching explanatory power.
What animals did Darwin did discover?
tortiose and finch.(Galapagos Islands
Why are patterns important to scientific theory?
When developing a theory, finding patterns increase its credibility. For example, evolution. It started as a mere theory. It grew and became widely accepted as fact but only because we can find patterns in evolution, particular traits being continued on through generations.
Was Darwin's theory of evolution replaced by another theory?
Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection was not replaced, but it was updated and modified, as new information arose, resulting in Modern Evolution Synthesis (MES) becoming the current supported model of evolution.
Can one oppose the theory of evolution without opposing the scientific method?
Sure ... just find real evidence.
