The basics of Darwin’s theory of evolution Darwin’s theory of evolution is one of the most influential scientific theories of all time. At its core is the concept of natural selection, which describes how species evolve and adapt over time. Natural selection is driven by the environment, which creates selective pressures that favor certain traits over others. The basic idea of natural selection is that individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce than those without those traits. Over time, these advantageous traits become more common in the population, leading to evolutionary change. This process can result […]
