Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
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Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
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To explain: How the insights of Lyell and other geologists influence Darwin’s thinking about evolution.
Introduction: Evolution is a process of changes occurring in the heritable characters of living organisms over the period of time from generation to generation. These changes help an organism and its generation to survive the changing environment and harsh conditions.
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