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“This fundamental subject of Natural Selection will be treated at some length in the fourth chapter; and we shall then see how Natural Selection almost inevitably causes much Extinction of the less improved forms of life and induces what I have called Divergence of Character.” quote by Charles Darwin
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“This fundamental subject of Natural Selection will be treated at some length in the fourth chapter; and we shall then see how Natural Selection almost inevitably causes much Extinction of the less improved forms of life and induces what I have called Divergence of Character.”

Charles Darwin

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Source Book: On the Origin of Species, 1859

Natural selection drives both the extinction of less adapted organisms and the emergence of new traits.

In simple terms: Selection eliminates weak forms and creates new ones.

Key Takeaway

Accept change as inevitable.

Themes

evolution survival adaptation

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

scientific educational

When to use this quote

  • biology research
  • conservation
  • education
  • policy making

Key Concepts

natural selection divergence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we balance preservation with natural change?
  • What role does human impact play?
A Different Perspective

It may oversimplify complex ecological interactions.

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