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Cultural evolution is the phenomenon whereby cultural ideas, notions, views, etc. propagate throughout populations, like alleles propagate throughout population gene pools in biological evolution.
Some propose that the way these ideas propagate throughout populations is similar to the ways of biological evolution, in that cultural ideas (or memes) are subject to a kind of cultural selection, that determines how fast they spread, and to what degree.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoOne could say that natural selection and cultural evolution are both driven by differential reproductive success: variant traits that breed better spread throughout the population, and variant memes (cultural ideas) that are better at entrenching themselves in people's brains spread throughout society. However, cultural evolution is so much more complex than biological evolution that one might as well think of them as entirely unrelated phenomena.
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What was Wallace contribution to the theory of natural selection?
Wallace's contribution was almost similar to what Charles Darwin's theory of evolution is. Is that helpful?
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).
A pattern of evolution that results when two unrelated species begin to appear similar because of environmental conditions is?
Analogous evolution. Convergent evolution.
How are selective breeding and natural selection similar?
In both processes the favourable characteristics are passes on to the next generation.Both processes eventually form a new species.
Features that are similar in organisms that are not evolutionarily related are due to?
convergent evolution
Who proposed a theory of evolution by natural selection that was similar to Darwin's theory?
Alfred Russel Wallace. Google him.
Who inventen the theory or evolution?
Charles Robert Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace developed similar and almost simultaneous theories of evolution by natural selection.
What was Wallace contribution to the theory of natural selection?
Wallace's contribution was almost similar to what Charles Darwin's theory of evolution is. Is that helpful?
How did Darwin explain why Galapagos species had different adaptions and similar South American species?
Define the term Variation and natural selection how do they work together to help cause evolution
What best describes how a species changes over time?
Natural selection causes those organisms that are better suited to survive and reproduce to pass on their genes to future generations, causing their children to be better suited to their environment as well. Over time, these traits that have been selected by natural selection will result in an overall change in a species.
How is mutation and natural selection similar?
Both establish that: 1. There are limited reproductive opportunities 2. Only those organisms with "favorable" traits will be allowed to reproduce and pass the traits onto their offspring The difference is that artificial selection involves human intervention
Why did artificial selection interest Darwin?
Artificial selection interested Darwin because it demonstrated that traits could be modified over generations through selective breeding. This process allowed humans to intentionally choose which traits were passed on to offspring, leading Darwin to realize that a similar natural process could occur in nature, driving evolution through natural selection.
Type of evolution in which unrelated organisms independently evolve similarities when adapting to similar environments?
Analogous selection.
How is the study of evolution similar to the study of history?
The study of evolution and history both involve analyzing and interpreting change over time. Evolutionary biology focuses on genetic changes in populations, while history examines changes in societies, cultures, and events. Both disciplines use evidence to understand the processes that have shaped the modern world.
Were Darwin's hypothesis about natural selection and evoultion similar to the other scientist of his time?
Only one other scientist at the time had the theory of evolution worked out and his name was Alfred Russell Wallace who wrote a book at the same time.
What are some similarities in divergent and convergent evolution?
The adaptive traits that arise through convergent evolution are called analogous. These are the same adaptive solutions that arise in different organisms facing very similar environmental challenges and having analogous mutations to come to similar traits through natural selection. Wings in birds, bats and insects are examples of this.
Briefly describe two ideas about evolution that were proposed by scientist in the 18th century?
Darwin Which was the theory of evolution by natural selection. this is where the fittest species survive and pass on their traits. Lamarack which is the theory acquired characteristics . similar but wrong where it states animals will adapt and chage there thraist to fit in the environment and pass on their traits
