They are a classic example of adaptive radiation. Most of the animals on the Islands are from South America and came to the Islands, diversified into many species which inhabit different Islands in the chain.
The finches and tortoises are the best example of this adaptive radiation; just evolution over time.
It is generally thought to support the Theory of Evolution.
They are a cluster of island with thousands of animals and plants found no where else in the world for example the galapagos turtle.
The comparisons between the anatomies of various organisms show common ancestry which supports evolution.
Charles Darwin was one of the first influential scientists to support the evolution theory. On his voyages he came across the Galapagos islands which had a group of birds. He noticed that although these birds were of the same species at first, that they having been separated across the islands, developed different characteristics and soon were no longer able to interbreed. This was the start of the theory of evolution for Charles Darwin as he explained their change of characteristics by saying that they evolved.
Darwin concluded that organisms on the Galápagos Islands showed variation from island to island, leading to his theory of natural selection as a mechanism for evolution. He observed unique adaptations in species such as finches and tortoises, which helped support his ideas on how species could change over time in response to their environment.
Fossils show the geological history of man and animals.
Evolution of humans and bacteria plus some animals eg)primates.
Dinosaur bones, plant fossil, sealife fossil the evidence proves that there were animals long ago, and can support evolution
The vast majority of scientists support evolution. There is no longer any debate in the scientific community about whether evolution occurs, only the mechanisms in which evolution acts upon is debated.
The theory predicts that evolution will happen and in certain ways. The observed evolution makes this prediction correct. It also defines evolution as happening, and as such is perfect evidence in support of it.
Darwin gathered evidence for evolution through observations during his travels, especially to the Galapagos Islands where he studied differences among the finches. He also analyzed fossils and conducted experiments on selective breeding of plants and animals to support his theory of natural selection. Additionally, he corresponded with other scientists and collected data from various sources to build a comprehensive case for evolution.
It is generally thought to support the Theory of Evolution.
Biogeography is the study of the distribution of species (biology) spatially (geography) and temporally (history). Biogeography aims to reveal where organisms live, at what abundance, and why they are or are no) found in a certain geographical area. Biogeography does not support the theory of evolution any more then when (history) you (biology) moved into your house (geography).
The evolution in bone in fishes to the evolution of vertebrates include ; the fish uses the bone for flexibility and the vertebrates are for solely the reason for structural support
volcanoes
Types of evidence that support evolution include fossil records showing transitional forms, comparative anatomy showing similar structures in different species, molecular biology showing similarities in DNA sequences, and the observation of natural selection leading to changes in populations over time.
I do not so much " believe it " as I an convinced by the myriad lines of converging evidences that support the theory of evolution by natural selection. talkorigins.org