Who developed a theory of natural selection essentially identical to Darwin's?
Correct answer: D. Alfred Wallace
- A. Hardy-Weinberg
- B. Malthus
- C. Lamarck
- D. Alfred Wallace
Explanation
Alfred Wallace, a young naturalist working in the EastIndies, developed a theory of natural selection essentially identical to Darwin's.
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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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