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After studying this chapter, you should be able to accomplish the following outcomes.

History of Evolutionary Thought

  1. Describe Darwin's trip aboard the HMS Beagle and some of the observations he made.
  2. Name two early evolutionists who attempted to explain evolution but lacked a proficient mechanism.
Darwin's Theory of Evolution
  1. Give examples of artificial selection carried out by humans.
  2. Explain Darwin's hypothesis for natural selection.
  3. Give examples to show that natural selection results in adaptation to the environment.
Evidence of Evolution
  1. Tell why fossils offer powerful evidence for common descent.
  2. Discuss anatomic, biogeographic, and molecular evidence for common descent.





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