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#3001 Henrey Deese: The Theory of Evolution - Natural Selection

Healing the City

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Exploring Evolution and Natural Selection

This chapter offers an accessible overview of the theory of evolution, emphasizing natural selection, the fossil record, and genetic evidence. It uses illustrative examples such as peppered moths and feather lice to explain how environmental factors drive evolutionary changes and the formation of new species. The discussion also addresses common misconceptions and the implications of rapid evolution in the context of antibiotic resistance and selective breeding.

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