Who developed a theory of natural selection essentially identical to Darwin's?
Correct answer: C. Alfred Wallace
- A. Hardy-Weinberg
- B. Malthus
- C. Alfred Wallace
- D. Lyell
Explanation
The correct answer is Alfred Wallace. Wallace independently formulated a theory of natural selection similar to Darwin's, resulting in a joint presentation to the Linnean Society of London in 1858. While Hardy-Weinberg, Malthus, and Lyell each contributed significantly to scientific thought, none developed a theory of natural selection. Hardy-Weinberg's principle relates to genetic equilibrium, Malthus's ideas on population dynamics influenced Darwin, and Lyell focused on geological processes.
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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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