On the Origin of Species, published on 24 November 1859, is a work of scientific literature by Charles Darwin which is considered to be the foundation of evolutionary biology. Darwin's book introduced the scientific theory that populations evolve over the course of generations through a process of natural selection. It presented a body of evidence that the diversity of life arose by common descent through a branching pattern of evolution. Darwin included evidence that he had gathered on the Beagle expedition in the 1830s and his subsequent findings from research, correspondence, and experimentation. COUNT 5
QSN1 When was the Origin of Species published? ANS1 24 November 1859 QSN2 Who wrote The Origin of Species? ANS2 Charles Darwin QSN3 What branch of biology was The Origin of Species founded on? ANS3 evolutionary biology QSN4 What was the expedition called that Charles Darwin discovered some of his evidence? ANS4 Beagle expedition QSN5 How do populations evolve according to Charles Darwin's theory? ANS5 through a process of natural selection