Darwinian Evolution Theory
Definition
The theory proposed by Charles Darwin suggesting that species evolve over time through a process of natural selection. It is a fundamental concept in biology.
Analogy
Imagine you're playing a video game where your character levels up and gains new abilities to survive better in the game world. That's similar to how Darwinian evolution works - species develop new traits over generations that help them survive and reproduce more effectively in their environment.
Related terms
Natural Selection: The process whereby organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.
Survival of the Fittest: A phrase originating from Darwinian evolutionary theory as a way of describing the mechanism of natural selection.
Adaptation: A change or the process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment.
"Darwinian Evolution Theory" appears in:
Study guides (1)
Are you a college student?
Study guides for the entire semester
200k practice questions
Glossary of 50k key terms - memorize important vocab
Resources
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.