Theory of Evolution and Charles Darwin

Flashcards covering key concepts about Charles Darwin, his voyage, and foundational ideas regarding evolution.

Charles Darwin

An English naturalist known for developing the theory of evolution by natural selection.

Alfred Russel Wallace

A naturalist who independently formulated a theory of evolution through natural selection around the same time as Darwin.

The Beagle

The ship on which Charles Darwin served as a naturalist during his famous expedition around the world.

Galapagos Islands

A group of islands in the Pacific Ocean where Darwin made significant observations that contributed to his theory of evolution.

Natural selection

The process through which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and reproduce more than those less adapted.

Paleontology

The branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants.

Anatomy

The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms.

Essay on the principle of population

A work by Thomas Malthus that influenced Darwin's thoughts on population growth and its implications for natural selection.