In The Origin of Species the English naturalist Charles Darwin outlined the theory of natural selection, or "survival of the fittest," as the explanation for the changing of living beings over time. Early life and education Charles Robert Darwin was born on February 12, 1809, in Shrewsbury,...
Charles Robert Darwin (1809–1882) is widely considered the greatest naturalist of the nineteenth century. His pioneering work in the theory of evolution wrought a revolution in the study of the origins and nature of plant and animal life. ...
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Charles Darwin’s five year voyage on the HMS Beagle is one of the most famous scientific expeditions in history. In 1831, Darwin set sail on the HMS Beagle as the ship’s naturalist. He spent five years travelling to lots of destinations in South America, the Pacific Islands and Australia...
It was in this period of his life that he was acknowledged to be a great naturalist.56.What does the passage mainly talk about?A. Charles Darwin’s interest and hobbies. B. How Charles Darwin became a naturalist. C. Charles Darwin’s childhood and youth. D. How Charles Darwin developed...
Charles Darwin, one of the most influential persons in history, never dreamed that he would develop one of history’s most important scientific theories. Moreover, he would be surprised at the major controversy his ideas spawned in his lifetime and how they would fester over 100 years later....
. His life at Mr Butler's school.4.Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? . Darwin's Travel on Board of the Beagle . The Great Naturalist in the World . The History of Darwin's Growth . Charles Darwin's Hobbies 相关知识点: 试题来源: 解析 1.A 2....
. Darwin's inventions. . Darwin's life. . Darwin's family. 相关知识点: 试题来源: 解析 36. B由第一段第二句话可知达尔文的父亲是一位著名的医生。37. C根据第一段第三句和第二段可知,达尔文的父亲把达尔 文送往爱丁堡大学是希望他将来能当医生,但他对自然历史感兴趣。 38. A根据第二段最后...
Charles Darwin, (1809 – 1882) was an English naturalist. Darwin established that all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors. Darwin concluded that species evolved over long periods of time. There may be differences in the offspring of an organism. These differences are ...
Personal Life He married his first cousinEmma Darwinin 1839. Emma bore him 10 children, three of whom died young. Trivia He hated slavery. He voyaged for almost five years around the world aboard theHMS Beagle. His account of the voyage was what gave birth to his massively successful 1839...