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Charles Darwin Timeline

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  • Charles Darwin Birthday

    Charles Darwin Birthday
    Charles Darwin was born on February 12, 1809, in Shrewsbury, England. The early 19th century was a time of great scientific and intellectual ferment in Britain, with rapid advances being made in a vast variety of fields such as biology, geology, and physics. Brown, Tyson. “Charles Darwin.” National Geographic, education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/charles-darwin. Accessed 20 May 2022.

  • Biogeography

    Biogeography
    Darwin's work on the distribution of plant and animal species around the world was a major contribution to the field of biogeography. He observed that similar species were often found in geographically close but distinct regions, and he hypothesized that this was due to the evolution of species in response to different environmental conditions. Darwin, Charles. On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. John Murray, 1859.

  • Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection

    Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection
    Darwin's most famous and significant contribution to the world of science is his theory of evolution by natural selection. He argued that organisms with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on those traits to their offspring. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfsUz2O2jww Darwin, Charles. On the Origin of Species using Natural Selection. John Murray, 1859.

  • Evolutionary Developmental Biology

    Evolutionary Developmental Biology
    In "The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication," Darwin introduced the concept of developmental plasticity, the idea that an organism's environment can directly influence its development and morphology. Additionally, he also speculated on the role of embryonic development in evolution, anticipating the modern field of evolutionary developmental biology. Darwin, Charles. The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication. John Murray, 1868.

  • Sexual Selection

    Sexual Selection
    In "The Descent of Man," published in 1871, Darwin proposed a new theory of sexual selection. He argued that in addition to natural selection, there was a second mechanism by which species evolved through the competition for mates. He believed that certain traits, such as elaborate courtship displays, evolved because they attracted mates increasing an individual's chances of reproducing. Darwin, Charles. The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex. John Murray, 1871.

  • Earthworms and Soil Science

    Earthworms and Soil Science
    In Darwin's final book, "The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through the Action of Worms, with Observations on Their Habits," published in 1881, Darwin studied the role of earthworms in soil formation and nutrient cycling. This work was influential in the development of soil which continues to be used in agriculture. Darwin, Charles. The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through the Action of Worms, with Observations on Their Habits. John Murray, 1881.

  • Charles Darwin Death

    Charles Darwin Death
    On April 19, 1882, Charles Darwin passed away at the age of 73. His legacy as one of the most influential scientists in history continues to shape the study of biology and evolution to this day. His contributions to the philosophy of science in addition to our understanding of the natural world have had far-reaching implications and continue to inspire new generations of scientists. "Charles Darwin: Death and Legacy." The British Library, 2019.