Asked by Hannah Santomassimo on Jul 22, 2024
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Which piece of evidence did Darwin observe during his 5-year journey aboard the HMS Beagle?
A) A South American species of finch is most likely the ancestor of the Galápagos Island finches.
B) Species do not change over time.
C) The environment can change the phenotype of an organism and this is heritable.
D) All species share the same basic genetic blueprint.
E) The earth is approximately 4.6 billion years old.
HMS Beagle
A British Royal Navy ship on which Charles Darwin made his famous voyage, providing key observations that led to the development of his theory of natural selection.
Darwin
Charles Darwin, a 19th-century naturalist best known for his contributions to the theory of evolution through natural selection.
Galápagos Island Finches
A group of about 15 species of finches from the Galápagos Islands, known for their varied beak shapes and sizes, which inspired Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection.
- Comprehend the insights provided by pioneering theorists of evolution and the substantiation that underpins the theory of evolution.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the insights provided by pioneering theorists of evolution and the substantiation that underpins the theory of evolution.
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