History of evolution

Presented by: Joshua Rivera

What
Is
evolution?
 Evolution is the change in the
characteristics of a species over several
generations and relies on the process of
natural selection. The theory of evolution is
based on the idea that all species? are
related and gradually change over time
 Aristotle and empedocles
- Living organism undergo changes through time -
Georges-Louis Buffon
● Specific organs of related
animals have structural
variations.
● Change in organisms is brought
about by action of the
environment.
● There is special creation of
species, so change is degenerate
Erasmus Darwin
● All organisms share a
common ancestor.
Jean Baptiste Lamarck
● Basis of his theory is the widely accepted
theory of inheritance during his time
(need is the driving force to develop new
organs, or modify existing organ) on
the other hand,
● Disuse leads to degeneration of organs.
● Species could not become extinct, it
simply evolves into different species is
his conclusion
T h a n k y o u !!!