Historical Events tagged with "biological diversity"
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Darwin and Wallace Present Evolution Theory
Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace jointly present their groundbreaking theory of evolution through natural selection to the Linnean Society of London. This presentation marked a significant moment in scientific thought, as it provided a unified framework for understanding biological diversity and the process of evolution. Wallace’s manuscripts were read in Darwin’s absence, leading to the publication of their ideas simultaneously, which highlighted the significance of natural selection as a mechanism for evolution, forever altering the scientific landscape.
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