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“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.” quote by Charles Darwin
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“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.”

Charles Darwin

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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.

Key Takeaway

Study other evolutionary mechanisms.

Themes

evolution science uncertainty

Mood

analytical curious

Type

scientific philosophical

When to use this quote

  • biology education
  • research design
  • science communication

Key Concepts

genetics population biology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports other mechanisms?
  • How does this view affect our understanding of life?
A Different Perspective

Some argue for alternative theories.

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