P.52 Pre-Darwinian Evolutionary Ideas

Evolutionary Ideas

Concepts related to the change in species over time, often involving mechanisms like natural selection.

Al-Jahiz

An 8th-century Muslim scholar known for his early theories on animal evolution and natural selection.

Natural Selection

The process through which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

Al-Beruni

An 11th-century Muslim scholar who proposed ideas similar to Darwin's regarding human evolution and natural selection.

Tusi

A 13th-century Persian Muslim philosopher who contributed ideas about evolution and perfection, influencing thoughts on heredity.

Islamic Golden Age

Period from the 8th to the 14th century characterized by notable advancements in science, philosophy, and culture in the Muslim world.

Deep Time

The concept that Earth's history extends back over vast spans of time, essential for understanding geological and evolutionary processes.

Binomial Nomenclature

A system of naming organisms using a two-part format developed by Carolus Linnaeus.

Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics

A hypothesis by Lamarck suggesting that traits acquired during an organism's lifetime can be passed to offspring.

Differential Reproductive Success

The concept in evolutionary biology that some organisms have a higher survival and reproduction rate than others, shaping evolution.