“On the theory of natural selection we can clearly understand the full meaning of that old canon in natural history, “Natura non facit saltum.” This canon, if we look only to the present inhabitants of the world, is not strictly correct, but if we include all those of past times, it must by my theory be strictly true.”
Quote by Charles Darwin
Work
On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection: Or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life
Charles Darwin's seminal text introduces the concept of natural selection as the primary mechanism of evolution, offering a comprehensive explanation of the diversity of life on Earth. more
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Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin, a British naturalist, is renowned as the founder of evolutionary biology. Born on February 12, 1809, in England, he passed away on April 19, 1882. Darwin is best known for his research on the theory of evolution, which proposed that species evolve through natural selection and survival of the fittest. more
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