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What is Evolution?
Evolution is the progressive change in organisms or
species over time.
Early Scientists…Early Scientists…Early Scientists…Early Scientists…
Ernest Von Baer- in early 1800’s discovered egg cells; began comparing embryos and noticed similarities within species
Early Scientists…Early Scientists…Early Scientists…Early Scientists… Jean Baptiste LaMarck- in
early 1800’s explained evolution of species based on Theory of Acquired Traits (if an organism acquires certain traits during its lifetime it will pass them on to its offspring); example: muscles
This theory was proven false!!!
1744-1829
According to LaMarck…
Then came Charles DarwinThen came Charles DarwinThen came Charles DarwinThen came Charles Darwin Born 1809 Studied at Edinburgh and Cambridge 1825-1831
Was going to become a doctor but hated the sight of blood
Studied to become a pastor at his church
Invited on a Voyage of the Beagle 1831-36
‘The Origin of Species’ was published- 1859
Died 1882Darwin’s home at Down, near London
Darwin’s Voyage
A reconstruction of the HMS Beagle sailing off Patagonia.
The Beagle
The Voyage of the Beagle
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Darwin was interested in natural history and made careful observations while on his voyage
Did not recognize significance until back in England, 1837.
Turtles & finches were key evidence
Birds on different islands had different traits:
Darwin’s Observations
Because the food supply was different on the different islands, Darwin theorized that the finches’ beaks were an adaptation.
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Developed ‘Theory of Natural Selection’ based on his observations from the Beagle voyage of 1831-1836
Darwin observed similarities in species of the Galapagos (ie. finches) and stated that they all evolved from a common ancestor but have adapted based on food availability
Charles Darwinand the
Theory of Natural
Selection
Evolution’s Core Principle
Natural selection-states that organisms with traits best suited for the environment survive and reproduce
“Survival of the Fittest”
Darwin’s Theory of Evolution
1. Overproduction
Organisms produce more offspring than can survive.
Limiting factors include food, space, shelter, predators, etc.
Darwin’s Theory of Evolution
2. Variation
Differences occur within a species (due to: sexual reproduction, mutations, selective breeding, or genetic engineering).
Darwin’s Theory of Evolution
Causes of Variation:
Sexual reproduction – combining genes of 2 parents
Mutations- sudden change in a gene
Darwin’s Theory of Evolution
Causes of Variation:
Genetic engineering – replacing certain genes or sections of DNA
Selective breeding- choosing organisms with desirable traits to reproduce
Darwin’s Theory of Evolution
3. Adaptation
Individuals with helpful variations survive and reproduce better than those without.
Darwin’s Theory of Evolution
4. Speciation
Over time, organisms that have adapted make up a population and become their own species.
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Extinction- the death of all organisms in a species may occur when not adapted to environment