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Charles Darwin Biography
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H.M.S. Beagle
After Darwin graduated from Christ's College in 1831 his professor and mentor Henslow recommended him for the naturalist position aboard the Beagle. During his 5 year voyage Darwin collected many samples of natural specimens. This trip had a huge role in his views of natural history. -
Mystery of the Formation of the Coral Reefs and the Atolls
While on his voyage aboard the H.M.S. Beagle, Darwin had found multiple seashells 40 feet above sea level. This is what convinced him of the Lyell's Thesis, which is now supported by modern investigations. -
Theory of Evolution
In 1859, Darwin first formulated the theory of evolution by natural selection in his book "Origin of Species". The natural selection theory has two main points. First is that "All life on Earth is connected and related to each other". Second is that "modifications of populations by natural selection, where some traits were favored in and environment over others". Simply put this theory can be described as "descent with modifications".
