We often say the theory of evolution when we refer to the idea that life evolved through natural selection.
Note that the theory of evolution, at least as it is expressed in modern evolutionary synthesis, is far and away the bestexplanation for the countless facts we've discovered about life on earth and its long history here. In that light, modern evolutionary synthesis (MES) is considered fact by almost all of the scientific community.
The fact that the ideas expressed have not been proved false does not keep some from trying. And though the questions raised and the contrary opinions expressed are, in general, healthy for science on the whole, there is an undercurrent of desperate intent on the part of some investigators who attack the theory. These exchanges are spoken to in other posts here on WikiAnswers. Links can be found below.
The term that is often incorrectly used to describe evolution by natural selection is "survival of the fittest."
The term that is often incorrectly used to describe evolution by natural selection is "survival of the fittest."
Evolution, of course. Evolution can happen without natural selection in some cases; drift, flow. Generally though, natural selection causes evolution and then, by definition, would come first.
Natural selection is the process by which certain traits that provide a reproductive advantage become more common in a population over time, leading to evolutionary change. Evolution is the overall change in a population's genetic makeup over successive generations, driven by mechanisms such as natural selection. In essence, natural selection is one of the primary mechanisms through which evolution occurs.
Natural selection
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The term that is often incorrectly used to describe evolution by natural selection is "survival of the fittest."
The term that is often incorrectly used to describe evolution by natural selection is "survival of the fittest."
The term that is often incorrectly used to describe evolution by natural selection is "survival of the fittest."
Natural selection explains the process of evolution: evolution by natural selection. It basically means that species with the highest fitness (survival rate) will live, and be selected by nature for the characteristics they possess that make them more apt to survive. Because of natural selection, evolution occurs.
No, natural selection is believed to result in evolution.
The term that is often incorrectly used to describe evolution by natural selection is "survival of the fittest."
Perhaps not, but evolution can exist without natural selection.
Evolution by natural selection.
Genetic variation is important for natural selection to drive evolution because it provides the raw material for natural selection to act upon. Without genetic variation, there would be no diversity in traits for natural selection to favor or eliminate, and evolution would not be possible.
Evolution by natural selection.
The term that is often incorrectly used to describe evolution by natural selection is "survival of the fittest."