History of Evolutionary Thought
Students trace the development of evolutionary theory, from early ideas to Darwin's natural selection and the modern synthesis.
Key Questions
- Analyze the key contributions of Lamarck, Lyell, Malthus, and Wallace to Darwin's theory.
- Explain how Darwin's observations during the Beagle voyage shaped his understanding of evolution.
- Differentiate between the concept of evolution and the mechanism of natural selection.
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