Darwin's theory of evolution vs. Lamarck's ideas regarding

                                   evolution

Theory of Evolution                                                                                                       

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  Million of species of organisms present today, including humans, evolved slowly over billions of years, from a common ancestor by way of natural selection.
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  The idea of natural selection is that the individuals best adapt to their habit pass on their traits to their offspring.
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  Over time these advantageous qualities accumulated and transformed the individual into a species entirely different from its ancestors.

Cycle of  Evolution

Ideas Regarding Evolution

• Individuals adapt during their own lifetimes and transmit traits that they acquire to their off springs.
• Offspring then adapt where the parent left off, enabling evolution to advance.
• then individuals increase specific capabilities by exercising them, while losing others through disuse.
• The interaction of with their environment is important in the evolutionary process.