Describe the evolution of organism in brief in 120 words
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Explanation:
The theory of evolution is based on the idea that all species? are related and gradually change over time.
Evolution relies on there being genetic variation? in a population which affects the physical characteristics (phenotype) of an organism.
Some of these characteristics may give the individual an advantage over other individuals which they can then pass on to their offspring.
What is natural selection?
Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution states that evolution happens by natural selection.
Individuals in a species show variation in physical characteristics. This variation is because of differences in their genes?.
Individuals with characteristics best suited to their environment are more likely to survive, finding food, avoiding predators and resisting disease. These individuals are more likely to reproduce and pass their genes on to their children.
Individuals that are poorly adapted to their environment are less likely to survive and reproduce. Therefore their genes are less likely to be passed on to the next generation.
As a consequence those individuals most suited to their environment survive and, given enough time, the species will gradually evolve.
Natural selection in action: the Peppered moth
Before the industrial revolution in the mid-1700s, the peppered moth was most commonly a pale whitish colour with black spots.
This colouring enabled them to hide from potential predators on trees with pale-coloured bark, such as birch trees.
The rarer dark-coloured peppered moths were easily seen against the pale bark of trees and therefore more easily seen by predators.
the evolution of organism take place though life cycle. evolution occurs in 1 generations to another. some changes happen in new born baby.