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Systema Naturae is published by Carl Linnaeus
Systema Naturae is the first system that classified and categorized organisms into groups determined by similarities. -
Tableau élémentaire de l'histoire naturelle des animaux is published by Georges Cuvier
Georges Cuvier begins the area of paleontology is modern science. He also expands on Linnaeus' taxonomy system. -
Principle of Population is published by Thomas Malthus
The concept of survival of the fittest is introduced which is a big influence in Darwin's future theory of Evolution. -
Evolution is explained by Jean B. Lamarck in his Floreal lecture
In Lamarckian evolution, it is believed that organisms are able to pass on acquired traits to their offspring that they themselves acquired during their lifetime. -
Principles of Geology by Charles Lyell
The study of the ground (Geology) begins with the publishing of the Principles of Geology. -
Philosophie Zoologique by Jean B. Lamarck is published
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HMS Beagle Sets Sail on a Second Voyage (With Darwin aboard)
The expedition that led to Darwin's theory begins. -
On The Origins of Species is published by Charles Darwin
Evolution is popularized by Charles Darwin's book and the idea of "Where we come from" is planted into people's minds. -
Evidence on Man's Place In Nature is published by Thomas Huxley
More evidence supporting Darwin's original concept emerges which further strenghtens the idea of Natural Selection and Evolution. -
The Origin of Continents and Oceans is published by Alfred Wegener
Continental Drift is explained by Alfred Wegener in his book and the origins of the continents are also explained.