Darwin gathered much of the evidence for his theory during a five year voyage on the ship
Correct answer: D. HMS Beagle
- A. Endeavour
- B. Mayflower
- C. Santa Maria
- D. HMS Beagle
Explanation
The Beagle surveyed South American coasts from 1831 to 1836, giving Darwin fossils, finches and biogeography to think about for the next twenty years. Without the voyage, the evidence base of the Origin would not have existed.
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