During Aristotle's time, it was thought that
Correct answer: C. Both A & B
- A. Organisms ranged from simple to complex
- B. One type of organisim give rise to another type of organism
- C. Both A & B
- D. All living things specially created by nature
Explanation
The idea that organisms might evolve through time, with one type of organism giving rise to another type of organism, is an ancient one, existing from the days of Aristotle. Aristotle recognized that organisms ranged from relatively simple to very complex.
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