Which of the following statements is not compatible with Darwin's theory? a.All organisms have arisen by descent with modification . b.Evolution has altered and diversified ancestral species. c.Evolution occurs inindividuals rather than in groups. d.Natural selection eliminates unsuccessful variations. e.Evolution occurs because some individuals function betterthan others in a particular environment.

Which of the following statements is not compatible with Darwin's theory? a.All organisms have arisen by descent with modification . b.Evolution has altered and diversified ancestral species. c.Evolution occurs inindividuals rather than in groups. d.Natural selection eliminates unsuccessful variations. e.Evolution occurs because some individuals function betterthan others in a particular environment.

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Chapter18: Introduction To Darwinian Evolution

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Problem 4TYU: Which of the following is not part of Darwins mechanism of evolution? (a) differential reproductive...

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