The origin of species by means of natural selection
Book • 1896
Published on November 24, 1859, this book is considered the foundation of evolutionary biology.
It presents a body of evidence that the diversity of life arose by common descent through a branching pattern of evolution.
Darwin's theory of natural selection explains how organisms with heritable traits that favor survival and reproduction tend to leave more offspring, causing these traits to increase in frequency over generations.
The book is based on Darwin's observations and experiments, particularly those from his Beagle expedition, and defends the theory against various apparent inconsistencies.
It presents a body of evidence that the diversity of life arose by common descent through a branching pattern of evolution.
Darwin's theory of natural selection explains how organisms with heritable traits that favor survival and reproduction tend to leave more offspring, causing these traits to increase in frequency over generations.
The book is based on Darwin's observations and experiments, particularly those from his Beagle expedition, and defends the theory against various apparent inconsistencies.
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