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On the HMS Beagle, a historic journey was made
Charles Darwin, a Naturalist made a famous historical trip
On the Galapagos Islands Darwin found many interesting species:
What is a species? • A group that have common characteristics and
have the ability to reproduce
Darwin was convinced that Evolution had occurred
What is Evolution? Gradual Change that is driven by
Natural Selection Natural Selection(aka Survival of The
Fittest) is when forms of life have traits that allow them to adapt therefore survive
Variation
• Variation is adaptation.• Organisms have the ability to 1. blend in (camouflage) 2. obtain food (sharp teeth, sense of smell,
etc.) 3. Protection (quills, odors, etc.) 4. Helps it to move (speed, climbing, etc.)When adaptation occurs, is happens through
generations.