The history of life is like a tree, with multiple branching and rebranching from a common trunk, in view of:
Correct answer: A. Darwin
- A. Darwin
- B. Lamarck
- C. Cuvier
- D. Lyell
Explanation
The correct answer is Darwin. Charles Darwin used the 'tree of life' metaphor to describe how species evolve from common ancestors, branching out like a tree. This illustrates the diversity of life and evolutionary relationships. Lamarck did not use this metaphor and focused on acquired characteristics. Cuvier was known for his work in palaeontology and catastrophism, not evolutionary trees. Lyell was a geologist whose work influenced Darwin but did not propose the tree analogy.
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Evolution describes heritable change in populations over generations through variation, natural selection and adaptation. Lamarckism explains inheritance of acquired characteristics, while Darwinism explains selection of favourable inherited variations; these historical explanations must not be confused with the modern genetic account of evolutionary change.
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