BIOL 100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 25: Convergent Evolution, Parallel Evolution, Thomas Robert Malthus
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Concept 1: non-genetic evidence supports the theory of evolution. Charles lyell - considered to be the father" of geology. If fossils were found at certain geological strata that would act as a time stamp of when the animals lived. Thomas malthus - presented the concept that population growth generally expanded in times and in regions of plenty until the size of the population, relative to the primary resources, caused distress and populations collapsed. Fight" for survival was hypothesized as a driver of evolution and diversity. Alfred russell wallace - formulated a theory of natural selection very similar to darwin. Considered to be the co-founder of the theory of natural selection. Submitted his ideas to darwin which propelled him to publish. Arthur darwin - presented the concept that natural selection was the mechanism that can explain difference in species (biological diversity) Fossil - preserved remains of an organism from a remote past.
