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Is it true that natural selection helps explain how new species develop?
Yes, it is true.
What made the Galapagos Islands special to Charles Darwin for evolutionary study?
The key thing that Darwin realised soon after arriving at the Galapagos was that the islands had been formed relatively recently. Because of this, a relatively small number of species had arrived at the islands and variations on these species had arisen on the different islands. This made Darwin ask how the variations had occurred; leading, eventually, to the theory of Natural Selection.
Who observed variations in the characteristics of animals and plants on the islands of Galapagos?
Charles Darwin observed variations in the characteristics of animals and plants on the islands of Galapagos during his voyage on the HMS Beagle in the 1830s. These observations played a crucial role in developing his theory of evolution by natural selection.
Problems with the theory of survival of the fittest?
It can only explain certain situations. And it's just one of the aspects of natural selection.
Who observed variations in the characteristics of animals and plants on the different islands of the galapagos?
Charles Darwin observed variations in the characteristics of animals and plants on the different islands of the Galapagos during his voyage on the HMS Beagle in 1835. These observations played a key role in the development of his theory of natural selection.
Can you explain the role of heritable variations in Darwin's theory of natural selection?
Heritable variations play a crucial role in Darwin's theory of natural selection as they provide the raw material for evolution to act upon. These variations are inherited from parents to offspring and can affect an individual's ability to survive and reproduce in a given environment. Natural selection then acts on these variations, with individuals better adapted to their environment being more likely to survive and pass on their favorable traits to the next generation.
Explain why variations are needed for natural selection to occur?
Certain variations are more likely to be passed on to future generations than others, because those variations help their possessors reproduce more successfully. Other variations are less likely to be passed on because they do not help, or even hinder their possessors in successful reproduction. We say that the helpful variations are selected by the very nature of things. Without variation, whether an organism reproduces successfully or not is just a matter of blind chance. There is no natural tendency for certain individuals to be more successful at reproducing than others, because there are no differences between individuals.
What variations do natural selection depend on?
They depend on natural variation in traits due to mutation.
How did Darwin explain his finding about the finches?
Darwin explained his findings about the finches in the Galápagos Islands by proposing that they evolved from a common ancestor and adapted to different environments through natural selection. He observed variations in beak shapes among the finches that corresponded to their specific diets, leading him to theorize that these variations were the result of natural selection promoting traits that conferred a survival advantage in their respective habitats.
A series of helpful variations in a series results in?
natural selection
What is an important factor of natural selection?
Variations within a population
How do you explain why there is no natural numbers?
It is not possible to explain a false proposition.
Why variations are important in human life?
Variations are the basis of evolution, but variations within a population create diversity, which is useful to slow disease and allow natural selection to occur.
What is the theory stating every organism displays slight variations from other organisms of its kind?
The theory of natural selection states that every organism displays slight variations from other organisms of its kind. It also states that the struggle for limited natural resources results in individuals with certain natural variations adapted to their specific environments.
Which might a series of helpful variations in species result in?
natural selection
What are the variations of folklore?
Some variations of folklore include myths, legends, fairy tales, folk tales, fables, and oral histories. These forms of folklore are often passed down through generations within a particular culture or community and typically serve to explain natural phenomena, convey moral lessons, or entertain listeners.
What is concept of natural coordinates in FEM?
Explain natural and simple natural coordinates. in FEM
