Science and Nature

Charles Darwin: On the Origin of Species & On the Tendency of Species to Form Varieties

By Charles Darwin

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Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work 'On the Origin of Species & On the Tendency of Species to Form Varieties' is a foundational text in the field of evolutionary biology. This literary masterpiece not only presents Darwin's theory of natural selection, but also provides a detailed account of the evidence supporting his revolutionary ideas. Darwin's writing style is clear and concise, making complex scientific concepts accessible to a wide audience. The book's impact on the scientific community cannot be overstated, as it challenged traditional beliefs about the origins of species and forever changed the way we understand the diversity of life on Earth. In addition to its scientific importance, the book is also a key work in the history of literature, showcasing Darwin's talent as both a scientist and a writer. By reading 'On the Origin of Species & On the Tendency of Species to Form Varieties', readers will gain a deeper understanding of the natural world and the process of evolution, making it a must-read for anyone interested in biology or the history of science.

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Publish dateDec 6, 2017

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1Charles Darwin: On the Origin of Species &amp; On the Tendency of Species to Form Varieties

2On the Origin of Species, 6th Edition - Charles Darwin

3An Historical Sketch Of The Progress Of Opinion On The Origin Of Species, Previously To The Publication Of The First Edition Of This Work

4Introduction

51. Causes of Variability

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62. Effects Of Habit And Of The Use Or Disuse Of Parts; Correlated Variation; Inheritance

73. Character Of Domestic Varieties; Difficulty Of Distinguishing Between Varieties And Species; Origin Of Domestic Varieties From One Or More Species

84. Breeds Of The Domestic Pigeon, Their Differences And Origin

95. Principles Of Selection Anciently Followed, And Their Effects

106. Unconscious Selection

117. Circumstances Favourable To Man’s Power Of Selection

121.

132. Individual Differences

143. Doubtful Species

154. Wide-Ranging, Much Diffused, And Common Species Vary Most

165. Species Of The Larger Genera In Each Country Vary More Frequently Than The Species Of The Smaller Genera

176. Many Of The Species Included Within The Larger Genera Resemble Varieties In Being Very Closely, But Unequally, Related To Each Other, And In Having Restricted Ranges

187. Summary

191.

202. The Term, Struggle For Existence, Used In A Large Sense

213. Geometrical Ratio Of Increase

224. Nature Of The Checks To Increase

235. Complex Relations Of All Animals And Plants To Each Other In The Struggle For Existence

246. Struggle For Life Most Severe Between Individuals And Varieties Of The Same Species

251.

262. Sexual Selection

273. Illustrations Of The Action Of Natural Selection, Or The Survival Of The Fittest

284. On The Intercrossing Of Individuals

295. Circumstances Favourable For The Production Of New Forms Through Natural Selection

306. Extinction Caused By Natural Selection

317. Divergence Of Character

328. The Probable Effects Of The Action Of Natural Selection Through Divergence Of Character And Extinction, On The Descendants Of A Common Ancestor

339. On The Degree To Which Organisation Tends To Advance

3410. Convergence Of Character

3511. Summary Of Chapter

361.

372. Effects Of The Increased Use And Disuse Of Parts, As Controlled By Natural Selection

383. Acclimatisation

394. Correlated Variation

405. Compensation And Economy Of Growth

416. Multiple, Rudimentary, And Lowly-Organised Structures Are Variable

427. A Part Developed In Any Species In An Extraordinary Degree Or Manner, In Comparison With The Same Part In Allied Species, Tends To Be Highly Variable

438. Specific Characters More Variable Than Generic Characters

449. Secondary Sexual Characters Variable

4510. Distinct Species Present Analogous Variations, So That A Variety Of One Species Often Assumes A Character Proper To An Allied Species, Or Reverts To Some Of The Characters Of An Early Progenitor

4611. Summary

471.

482. On The Absence Or Rarity Of Transitional Varieties

493. On The Origin And Transition Of Organic Beings With Peculiar Habits And Structure

504. Organs Of Extreme Perfection And Complication