Summary:

  • Darwin s theory of evolution by natural selection states that some offspring have variations that occur by chance, and that can be inherited.
  • In nature, offspring with certain variations might be more likely to survive the struggle for existence and reproduce.
  • If so, they would pass their favorable variations to their offspring.
  • Darwin s theory of evolution by natural selection states that if a species changed enough, it might evolve into a new species.
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