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The overwhelming majority of scientists accept the theory of evolution by natural selection. Any scientists that do not accept the theory usually do so for religious reasons.

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When was the darninim theory of evolution accepted?

The theory of evolution was accepted by scientists in 1859, Darwin's first book was published the same year that his theory was accepted.


How might the theory of evolution be used by scientists in their studies?

to explain the relationship


Who is the most famous of the scientists who developed the theory of evolution?

Evolution is a fact, not a theory. There are theories as to how the process of evolution works. The most notable is through natural selection proposed by Darwin and Wallace


Is evolution theory a science?

i dont think its a science its a scientific theory


What are some problems in the theory of evolution?

There aren't any problems in evolutionary theory. However, there are enough unanswered question remaining in evolution to keep scientists busy for centuries to come.


Has Lamarck's theory of evolution been proved?

Scientists do not prove things. Lamarck's theory is long refuted as acquired characteristics and the use and disuse concepts are not explanations for evolution of populations.


Who is associated with the theory of evolution?

Charles Darwin is primarily associated with the theory of evolution through his work on natural selection and the publication of "On the Origin of Species." Other scientists, such as Alfred Russel Wallace, also contributed to the development of evolutionary theory.


Who developed a theory of evolution by natural selection that is accepted by most scientists today?

Charles Robert Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace first purposed the theory of evolution by natural selection, but the theory accepted by most scientists today has been modified a bit since Darwin and Wallace's day.


Who were the 2 main scientists that created the evolution theory?

Actually there are three: Darwin, Mendel and Wallace.


Who gave the theory of evolution?

There is no " theory of evolution " as evolution is a fact. The theory is; the theory of evolution by natural selection and explains much about the fact of evolution. Charles Robert Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace come up with the theory of evolution by natural selection, though natural selection is a phrase coined by Darwin.


What do scientists generally say about evolution?

99.9% of all scientists accept evolutionary theory. A great majority of biologists, at least, find it useful.


How is Charles Darwin related to evolution?

Charles Darwin, contrary to popular opinion, did not formulate the theory of evolution, but he did refine it. The theory had been developed and added to by numerous scientists through the years. Darwin simply added to evolutionary theory.