On the Origin of Species
On the Origin of Species is a groundbreaking work of scientific literature that presents the theory of evolution through natural selection. The book explores the concept of variation in species, the mechanisms of inheritance, and the process of adaptation to environment. Darwin draws on observations from his travels and experiments to support his argument for the gradual development of species over time. The work challenges traditional religious beliefs about the creation of life and has had a profound impact on modern biology and ecology.
By Charles Darwin · First published 1859 · Genre: Non-fiction, Science, Nature · 14 chapters · 165,895 words
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Causes of Variability. Effects of Habit. Correlation of Growth. Inheritance. Character of Domestic Varieties. Difficulty of distinguishing between Varieties and Species. Origin of Domestic Varieties from one or more Species. Domestic Pigeons, their Differences and Origin. Principle of Selection anciently followed, its Effects. Methodical and Unconscious Selection. Unknown Origin of our Domestic Productions. Circumstances favourable to Man's power of Selection.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Charles Darwin
- Date: 1859 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Non-fiction, Science, Nature, History, Biology
- Length: 165,895 words
- Structure: 14 chapters, 937 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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- Non-fiction — The book is a factual account of species evolution and natural selection based on scientific observations and research.
- Science — The book directly deals with scientific concepts such as evolution and natural selection.
- Nature — This book discusses the natural world in detail, specifically species and their environments.
- History — The book discusses the history and development of species over many millennia.
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Evolution · Biology · Natural History · Science · Theory · Species · Origin · Darwin · Nature · Life · History · Philosophy
Contents
- VARIATION UNDER DOMESTICATION
- VARIATION UNDER NATURE
- STRUGGLE FOR EXISTENCE
- NATURAL SELECTION
- LAWS OF VARIATION
- DIFFICULTIES ON THEORY
- INSTINCT
- HYBRIDISM
- ON THE IMPERFECTION OF THE GEOLOGICAL RECORD
- ON THE GEOLOGICAL SUCCESSION OF ORGANIC BEINGS
- GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION
- GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION-_continued_
- MUTUAL AFFINITIES OF ORGANIC BEINGS: MORPHOLOGY: EMBRYOLOGY: RUDIMENTARY ORGANS
- RECAPITULATION AND CONCLUSION