Chapter 9.3-9.5 Charles Darwin: the man, the myth, the
legend
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Nothing in biology makes sense EXCEPT in the light of
evolution. Theodosius Dobzhansky Charles Darwin in later years
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Who was Charles Darwin? Born Feb. 12, 1809 to an affluent
family Joined Crew of HMS Beagle in 1831 after dropping out of
medical school Naturalist 5 Year voyage around world Avid collector
of flora & fauna Astounded by variety of life
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Darwins Voyage of Discovery A reconstruction of the HMS Beagle
sailing off Patagonia
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Darwin left England in 1831 Darwin returned 5 years later in
1836
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HMS Beagles Voyage
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The Galapagos Islands Small group of volcanic islands 1000 km
off the coast of South America Very different climates Animals on
islands were very unique
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The Galapagos Islands Island species varied from mainland
species & from island-to-island species Unique animals on the
islands included: Tortoises Iguanas Finches
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The Galapagos Islands Finches on the islands resembled a
mainland finch More types of finches appeared on the islands where
the available food was different (seeds, nuts, berries, insects)
Finches had different types of beaks adapted to their type of food
gathering
