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His work became the foundation of modern evolutionary theory. Charles Darwin's 1859 book The Origin of Species promoted a theory of evolution by natural selection and challenged Victorian-era ideas about the role of humans in the universe. Darwin's theories were based on a constantly evolving natural world and held that each generation of a species had to compete for survival. ...
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| damages |
The sum of money a court or jury awards as compensation for a tort or breach of contract. The law recognizes several categories of damages.
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| dactyl |
a hollow, nodular to cylindrical protuberance, somewhat resembling a swollen isidium, bounded by a cortex, often opening at the apex to expose the medulla.
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a hollow, nodular to cylindrical protuberance, somewhat resembling a swollen isidium, bounded by a cortex, often opening at the apex to expose the medulla.
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| Darwin |
[1809-1882] Co-discover [with AR Wallace] and principle exponent of evolution by natural descent. In 1838, while conceptualizing the transmutation of species, he surrendered his previously held Unitarian/Anglican Christian beliefs. His correspondence late in life declared his Agnosticism. His biographers [principally his mature children], with some reluctance, confirmed his lack of faith at death.
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