On the Origin of Species By Means of Natural Selection

Charles Darwin

On the Origin of Species By Means of Natural Selection
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Culturea
Published
12 February 2024
Pages
322
ISBN
9791041985364

On the Origin of Species By Means of Natural Selection

Charles Darwin

"On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection" is a seminal work written by Charles Darwin. First published in 1859, this book represents a landmark in the field of biology and is considered one of the most important scientific works ever written. In "On the Origin of Species," Charles Darwin presents his theory of evolution by natural selection. The central idea is that species evolve over time through the differential survival and reproduction of organisms with advantageous traits. Darwin provides a wealth of evidence from various scientific disciplines, including paleontology, embryology, and biogeography, to support his theory. The publication of this book had profound implications for the understanding of the diversity of life on Earth and challenged prevailing scientific and religious views at the time. Darwin's work laid the foundation for modern evolutionary biology and continues to influence scientific thought to this day.

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