Describe Darwin's Theory Of Evolution By Natural Selection

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In your own words describe Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.

Charles Darwin is given the credit for bringing the theory of evolution is to the mainstream of modern science. this is why the evolution theory is sometimes called “Darwinism”. Charles Darwin was the youngest son of a wealthy physician. most of his life he was a lackluster student. door and dropped out of medical school, and enrolled at Cambridge University to study for the ministry. this was encouraged by his father. darling started a friendship with many scientists at the college even though he had hated most of his classes. professor John Henslow was one of his closest companions. he was an influential botanist That encourage Darwin's curiosity about

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