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Did Charles Darwin use a microscope and what for?

Yes, Charles Darwin used a microscope in his scientific work. He used it to examine detailed structures of plants and animals, which helped shape his theories on evolution and natural selection.


Why was Darwin called the ape man?

There are always some who lack manners and who are unable, or unwilling, to understand the views of others. It is quite possible that Charles Darwin was once called 'the ape man', and if so, that reflects on the people who used that phrase, not on Darwin, who has been called one of the great thinkers of the nineteenth century.


What is a skank lizard?

There is no known animal or term referred to as a "skank lizard." It may be a made-up or incorrectly used term.


Who coined the phrase survival of the fittest?

Not Charles Darwin, but infact a man called Herbert Spencer. Darwin himself merely highlighted Spencer's coinage "Survival of the Fittest" in his edition of the "Evolution of Species", giving specific reference to him, however, it has become a misconception that Darwin himself coined the phrase. However, he did indeed devise the evolutionary theory, and go on his travels around the world looking for fossil records.


What was in the Darwin's book the Origin of Species?

One long argument with supporting evidence for the theory of evolution by natural selection. Starting with artificial selection, used as an analogue for natural selection, and ending with the distribution of animals, biogeography, Darwin showed the species arose through natural process over long lengths of time.

Related Questions

How did Darwin connect the evolution of a species to adaptation to made within that species over time?

Darwin stated that when an organism used a certain organ of its body, this organ grew while if he didnt, it remained inactive. this was his theory of use and disuse


Is however a premise indicator?

No, "however" is not typically considered a premise indicator. It is used to indicate a contrast or concession in a statement rather than introducing a premise.


What is the word to describe a word that is incorrectly used?

Improper is a word that is usually used to describe a word that has been incorrectly used.


When these words are used in argument's they introduce the premise and occur just after a conclusion has been given?

Premise Indicators


What is the plural of premise?

The plural of the noun premise (proposition) is premises.*The term premises is also used collectively to mean grounds or property.


What are the 2 kinds of premises in an argument used for an explanation?

In an argument used for an explanation, the two kinds of premises are the explanatory premise, which provides the reason for the conclusion, and the auxiliary premise, which provides additional support or context for the explanation. The explanatory premise explains why the conclusion is true, while the auxiliary premise provides supplementary information to enhance the explanation.


Which word is used incorrectly in the sentence Please poor some milk on my cereal?

Poor (adjective) is used incorrectly. It should be pour (verb).


What is the meaning of given?

of Give, p. p. & a. from Give, v., Granted; assumed; supposed to be known; set forth as a known quantity, relation, or premise., Disposed; inclined; -- used with an adv.; as, virtuously given., Stated; fixed; as, in a given time.


How do you use the word premises in a sentence?

His premise in the essay is that Neanderthals were actually better hunters. To escape her questioning, he used the premise of meeting the arriving guests. What is the premise of your argument for gun control?


Why did yogi berra cause math teachers frustration?

sometimes he used numbers incorrectly


What does premised mean?

A premise is used as a starting point for a line of reasoning or argument!


The are used to conect with the substrate?

"The are used to conect with a substrate" is not a question, and connect is spelled incorrectly.