Convinced Quote by Charles Darwin
“Although much remains obscure, and will long remain obscure, ... I am convinced that Natural Selection has been the main but not exclusive means of modification.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Correspondence with Asa Gray, 1860
Natural selection is the main, though not sole, driver of evolutionary change.
In simple terms: Natural selection drives evolution, but not alone.
Study other evolutionary mechanisms.
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When to use this quote
- biology education
- research design
- science communication
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports other mechanisms?
- How does this view affect our understanding of life?
Some argue for alternative theories.