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HMS Beagle Voyage
Charles Darwin voyaged South America aboard the HMS Beagle (1831-1836). He found lots of fossils, which resembled animals that we see today, and observed lots of different species. The finches stood out to Darwin because their beaks varied depending on which island they were found on, this remains one of the most important discoveries in biology. Desmond, A. J. (2021, February 8). Charles Darwin. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Darwin -
“Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle”
This series of books was published by Charles Darwin from 1838-1843. He not only exposed the observations he made during his voyage, but he also emphasized the importance of the relationship between the environment and the reproduction of populations. Desmond, A. J. (2021, February 8). Charles Darwin. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Darwin -
“On the Origin of Species”
Darwin goes in depth describing what he found during his voyage and reveals the groundbreaking theory of natural selection, in which traits are passed on in order to increase chances of survival. He waited so long to publish it because the society at the time was very religious and believed every creature’s anatomy was dictated by God. YouTube video:
Open Mind. (Publisher). (2018, February 12). Charles Darwin and Evolution [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/T0B6os-6uuc -
“The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex”
Darwin published this book, which consists of two volumes. The first volume talks about the evolution of civilization and human origin, while the second responds to those who had doubts about hummingbird’s plumage and its Darwinian explanation. Desmond, A. J. (2021, February 8). Charles Darwin. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Darwin