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“Mere chance ... alone would never account for so habitual and large an amount of difference as that between varieties of the same species.” quote by Charles Darwin
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“Mere chance ... alone would never account for so habitual and large an amount of difference as that between varieties of the same species.”

Charles Darwin

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Source Book: On the Origin of Species, 1859

Random variation alone cannot explain the large differences observed within a species; other forces shape diversity.

In simple terms: Chance isn’t enough for big differences.

Key Takeaway

Consider additional evolutionary factors.

Themes

evolution variation species

Mood

analytical curious

Type

scientific educational

When to use this quote

  • biodiversity research
  • conservation
  • genetic studies

Key Concepts

Biology natural selection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What other factors influence species differences?
  • How does environment interact with chance?
A Different Perspective

Complex interactions are hard to isolate.

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