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'Evolution of the fittest by natural evolution' is attributed to Darwin and Wallace.

An alternate phrasing might be 'Failure of the least-fit by ... ', which equally (or better) explains the results.

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The explanation for the diversity seen in nature is?

The diversity seen in nature is due to a combination of genetic variation, environmental factors, and natural selection. Over time, these factors lead to the adaptation and evolution of species, resulting in a wide range of different traits and characteristics.


How complicated is nature?

Nature is complex in its diversity and interconnectedness, with intricate ecosystems and processes that have evolved over millions of years. Despite its complexity, nature follows certain patterns and principles that can be observed and studied to better understand its workings.


Of what advantage is the formation of many more sperm than egg cells?

Two laws of nature. First, Law of Large Numbers. The more sperm there are, the better the chances of at least one getting to the objective. Second, Survival of the fittest. The healthiest (fittest) sperm will survive longer in actually what is a hostile work environment giving the strongest the best opportunity to make it to the objective.


A very tentative explanation of observations of some regularity of nature is an?

hypothesis. A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon observed in the natural world, based on available evidence and reasoning. It serves as a starting point for scientific investigation and is subject to testing and evaluation.


Why did Charles Darwin want to know about evolution?

Charles Darwin was curious about the diversity of life on Earth and wanted to understand the processes that drive it. He wanted to explain the patterns he observed in nature such as variations among species and the relationship between different organisms. By investigating evolution, Darwin aimed to provide a scientific explanation for the origin and development of species over time.

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What part of Darwins' argument on Natural Selection was he unable to explain?

The mechanism of heredity. His explanation, some sort of blending, was not supportable by the evidence and completely wrong We now know that heritable traits are particulate in nature.


The explanation for the diversity seen in nature is?

The diversity seen in nature is due to a combination of genetic variation, environmental factors, and natural selection. Over time, these factors lead to the adaptation and evolution of species, resulting in a wide range of different traits and characteristics.


What is rule of nature all about?

survival of the fittest? (by Charles Darwin)


Would a skunk bite a chickens head off?

Nature is about survival of the fittest. So if it had to, then yes.


What is a sensible explanation of the objects and events of nature?

Hypothesis


How survival of fittest is possible in nature?

because, in nature, animals have like... mothers? and the mothers protect their young until they're old enough to look after themselves..i guess.


What category of sounds dissipates stress?

The diversity of nature's voices.


What is an explanation of how nature works or a hypothesis that has been tested?

great


What did J D Rockefeller mean when he said Business is merely the survival of the fittest the working out of the law of nature and the law of God?

Survival of the fittest meant that be best businessmen would survive. The working out of the law of nature and the law of God meant respecting our surroundings and acting ethically. This is what JD Rockefeller was referring to when he was talking about business.


What does a diversity of friends is a credit to your flexible nature mean?

ur Gay


What contributed to a diverse society in the northern colonies?

Diversity in the Northern colonies arose from the mixture of immigrants from different countries in Europe. Much of the diversity remained because of the nature of tolerance in these colonies.


How do the nature select new offspring?

if you are asking about how nature naturally selects the 'best' new offspiring it is to with Darwin's theory of the survival of the fittest and only the best and most suited to n environment will survive