Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Is the theory of evolution by natural selection correct?
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Yes, the theory of evolution is correct

The theory is correct because it is supported by an abundance of historical and scientific data. It is also explanatorily successful and the bedrock of biology. In a nutshell, the theory says that all living organisms have emerged with variations from species that existed before them. This evolution happened through a phenomenon called natural selection. Natural selection can be described as "survival of the fittest" since the "fittest" organisms—the ones that are most cut out for their environment—are the ones that have the highest rate of reproduction and the greatest chance of passing on their best traits. A change in environment will spark a gradual change in those traits that help with survival.

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  1. Evidence of evolution from the fossil record
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  2. Evidence from modern biochemistry and molecular biology
  3. Evidence of evolution from comparative anatomy
  4. Evidence of evolution from genetics
  5. Evidence of evolution from embryology
  6. Evidence of evolution from biogeography