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No. This is an apocryphal tale that many fundamentalists wish to believe but there is not a shred of evidence supporting this story and much evidence, especially from Darwin's personal correspondence and the words of his family, that refute this libel.

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Where did Darwin meet Lamarck?

Darwin did not actually meet Lamarck in person. Lamarck's ideas on evolution were published before Darwin's time, and Darwin was familiar with them through his readings. Darwin's theory of natural selection differed from Lamarck's theory of inheritance of acquired characteristics.


What didn't help Darwin create his theory?

Darwin did not have knowledge of genetics, as Gregor Mendel's work on inheritance was published after Darwin's theory. Additionally, Darwin did not have access to the modern understanding of geology and plate tectonics, which now helps support the theory of evolution through the study of Earth's history and fossil record.


How did Darwin's theory affect the society?

Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection revolutionized the understanding of how species evolve over time. It challenged conventional religious beliefs about the origin of life and sparked debates about the relationship between science and religion. Darwin's theory also influenced fields such as biology, paleontology, and anthropology.


What did Darwin say before he died?

There are no signs that Darwin ever reconsidered the basic outline of his Theory of Evolution. http://www.answers.com/charles+darwin


Why did Charles Darwin think some animals became extinct?

Charles Darwin believed that animals become extinct due to a combination of factors such as changing environments, competition with other species, and inability to adapt to new conditions. According to his theory of natural selection, species that cannot survive in their changing habitats will eventually become extinct.

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Which Christian did not believe Charles Darwin's theory?

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What is the similarity of Darwin's theory to Darwin's theory?

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What is Charles Darwin inventor?

Well he invented the theory of evolution. Some speculation though as to if he denounced his theory before his death and became a Christian.


Charles Darwin theory of evolution explicitly rejected the dogma of special creation?

Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection did not explicitly reject the theory of special creation. It implicitly rejected it. Darwin did not directly attack or reject special creation in his book "The Origin of Species," where he first outlined his theory. Instead, by claiming that all life evolved from simple organisms, through natural process, in response to their environment, he advanced a theory that explained how plant and animal life without divine intervention. Because special creation explicitly cites divine intervention as the mechanism for the development of plant and animal life, Darwin's theory undermined its central premise.


Do modern day people still agree with Charles Darwin's theory of evolution?

Yes, the majority of scientists and educated individuals accept Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. It is supported by a wealth of scientific evidence from various fields, such as genetics, paleontology, and comparative anatomy. However, some religious groups and individuals may still reject the theory based on their beliefs.


How old was Charles Darwin when he discovered the theory of Evaluation?

Theory of Evaluation? I don't think that was Darwin's doing.


What are the release dates for Darwin's Theory - 2013?

Darwin's Theory - 2013 was released on: USA: October 2013


Did Darwin theory if evolution affect the way species are classified?

No Darwin's theory was not directly linked to classification .


Which scientist formulated the theory of evolution through natural selection?

Darwin was the first scientist to have the courage to put forward the theory of natural selection.


Was Darwin's theory rejected?

At the time some scientists did reject the theory, but by the end of Darwin's life the theory was, tentatively, accepted. Then genetics took off and the theory was panned again. 1900 t0 1932. Then the modern synthesis arose blending genetics with systematic thought, paleontology and botany and the theory of evolution by natural selection was on much firmer footing The theory has undergone many modifications since Darwin's day, as any scientific theory does, but, aside from some minor scientific challenges, the theory is still standing more than 150 years later.


What was the hypothesis that was proposed by Darwin?

Darwin invented the theory of evolution


How did Lamarck get into the Darwin's theory?

He didn't. Lamark's theory of acquired characteristics preceded Darwin's theory by some years. Almost 50 years.