Question

Who developed the theory of evolution by natural selection?

Answer 1

The theory of evolution by natural selection:

1. The theory of evolution by natural selection was proposed by Charles Darwin in 1859.
2. There are four principles of Darwin's theory of natural selection:

• The individuals in the same population show variations.
• These variations can be inherited from the individual from one generation to the next generation.
• The process of reproduction leads to the generation of many offsprings then can survive.
• The production of many offsprings leads to an increase in the chances that more variations may be passed on to the next generation.