Alfred Wallace
What was Alfred's evolution theory?
Species changed overtime to fit into new environments
When was Galton born?
February 16th, 1822
When and where was Lamarck born?
August 1st, 1744 in France
When was Huxley born?
May 4th, 1825
What is Darwin known as?
The father of evolution.
Wallace traveled through the Far East and the...
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What were some of Galton's contributions to the theory of evolution?
He coined the term "eugenics" and used statistical methods to understand human intelligence.
What were the controversies within his work?
Many of his theories were disproven such as inheritance of acquired traits, and his belief in species not dying from extinction but evolving into something new and the generation of simple organisms.
Because of his advocacy for Darwin's theory, Thomas was known as Darwin's...
Bulldog
At what age did Darwin leave for his 5-year voyage?
Twenty-two years old.
What year did Wallace develop his theory?
1858
What were Galton's key ideas?
-Human traits like intelligence were inherited through "Hereditary Genius"
-Selective breeding allows human to enhance their potential and society
What were Lamarck's contributions to the study of evolution?
He identified that the environment plays a role in shaping the species that live in it.
What was Huxley's key idea about evolution?
He suggested that all living organisms share a common evolutionary origin.
Name one of Darwin's works/books.
-"On the Origin of Species"
-"The Descent of Man"
-The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals"
How many species are named after Alfred?
300 species
What was the controversy relating to his work?
He invented eugenics and believed in selectively breeding humans to enhance their potential. His advocacy for eugenics was part of the fuel that began the discriminatory eugenics policies in the 20th century. Because of this, much of his work has been discredited.
What were Lamarck's key ideas?
-Species do not die from extinction they evolve
-Simple organisms are created by the process of striving for complexity and perfection
-Simple life forms gradually become complex and humanlike
Name the type of biology in which Thomas made an important contribution.
Embryonic biology
Explain Darwin's key idea.
Darwin's key idea of natural selection was that individual organisms displaying advantageous traits within a population are more likely to survive and reproduce, resulting in the advantageous traits to become more common over time.
Why did Wallace not believe in sexual selection?
He believed that it was anthropomorphic and unnecessary
In what way was Galton related to Darwin?
They were cousins
What was Jean Baptiste Lamarck trying to prove by cutting off the tails of mice, then breeding them?
Inheritance of acquired traits.
Who did the controversies concerning Huxley's idea come from?
From people with religious, philosophical and social beliefs. They believed that Huxley's idea contradicted their idea of creation.
What modern studies did Darwin lay the foundation for?
Genetics and animal behavior.