The Darwin’s theory meaning and its importance in our world

Charles Darwin is known for his theory of natural selection and evolution. He is considered as the
father of modern biology and one of the most renowned geologists in history. Darwin’s voyage on
HMS Beagle proved a pivotal point in studying biology, due to its impact on his scientific thinking with
its challenges to theories that preceded it. His new findings contributed to the modernization of
society with advances in medical science and environmentalism. Darwin’s most significant
contribution is that his theory of evolution has lead to the discovery and discovery of new species and
the various adaptations they need to survive.

Darwin's voyage around the world was based on his voyage on HMS Beagle. The expedition was an
attempt to prove a theory Darwin had developed at Cambridge University Professor Robert FitzRoy
who was a naval officer in charge of surveying the coastline of South America wanted to compare the
wildlife species he discovered with findings collected during his previous voyages. Darwin’s position as
a mathematician, botanist, geologist and physician in addition to his interest in zoology qualified him
for this job, one that would take him around the world over 3 years. Darwin’s most significant
achievements in his voyage are firstly, his original research on barnacles, the sexual selection theory
which is an important aspect of Darwinian selection, the jellyfish theory and the coral reef theory.
Coral Reef Theory
In 1842 Darwin wrote a long essay giving a description of his beliefs about coral reefs. The essay was
published in 1844 as “On the formation of coral-atolls.” It was not until 1866 that Darwin formulated
a coherent idea about coral reefs as he recognized their specific adaptation to survive with strong and
extensive growth rates.
The evolution of coral reefs is due to its ability to adapt to different environments that are
characterized by different types of coastal structures.