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What is the definition of Darwin's principal descent with modification?
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What is it called when newer generations are better suited to an environment than the first generation is?
descent with modification
What is the Descent of modification is also known as?
Evolution. Darwin used the term "descent with modification"-- not "evolution"-- however, later people began to use the term "evolution."
What three word phrase summarizes Darwin?
descent with modification
What is the modern term for what Darwin called descent with modification?
Evolution fits this definition, but the inclusion of the phrase, "with a common ancestor," is crucial in order to appropriately apply this term in the context of Darwin's work.
What phrase did Darwin use instead of evolution?
Descent with modification. Or. Transubstantiation.
What is common descent with modification?
In short: Evolution. It means that a common ancestor is shared, but through small modifications over long periods of time, there is a large diversity.
New generations are better suited to the environment than the first generation what is this called?
Descent with modification (Apex)
What is it called when newer generations are better suited to an environment than the first generation is?
descent with modification
Can there be evolution without reproduction?
No. Evolution is defined, in its simplest form, as descent with modification. So reproduction is an essential part of the definition of evolution.
Involves descent with modification?
evolution
Is descent with modification caused by natural selection?
No, it's the other way around: descent with modification is what you need for natural selection to happen.
What is the evolutuionary theory?
The theory of descent with modification.
When micro-evolution occurs over many generations as inherited characteristics leads to changes in populations what has occurred?
Macro-evolution. Or, more accurately, speciation.
What is the Descent of modification is also known as?
Evolution. Darwin used the term "descent with modification"-- not "evolution"-- however, later people began to use the term "evolution."
What was the name of Charles Darwins' famous book?
"The Descent of Man" was published in 1871.
Fossils show evidence of descent with modification?
yes they do
Descent with modification or change over time is?
evolution
