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Write short notes based upon the information known to you.
Darwin’s theory of natural selection
Solution
- Darwin is famous for the theory which he published in the book titled 'Origin of Species'.
- Darwin’s theory of natural selection is based on the concept of survival of the fittest.
- Organisms can reproduce prolifically.
- Under limited resources, organisms compete with each other in a life-threatening manner for their survival.
- According to this theory, only those organisms survive which show modifications for winning the competition. The selected organisms then give rise to new species with their specific set of characters.
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