evolution theory
Species change explanation
Evolution theory is the scientific framework explaining how species change over time through natural selection, genetic variation, and adaptation.
Organisms better suited to their environment survive and reproduce, passing advantageous traits to offspring.
The theory, most associated with Darwin, unifies biology and explains the diversity of life on Earth.
Also called the theory of evolution.
- natural selectionDifferential reproductive success
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
- speciationFormation of distinct species
- Galapagos IslandsEcuadorian Pacific archipelago
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
Charles Darwin · random mutation · gene flow · genetic drift · gradualism · genomics · natural world · artificial selection · cladistics · phylogenetics · finch · fossil record · ape · common ancestor · struggle · survival · origin · Gregor Mendel
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Divine origin doctrine
creation science · intelligent design · divine creation · special creation · creation narrative
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