Wallace and Darwin's Discoveries

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What is the significance of the beauty of plankton in the ocean?

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It serves no apparent purpose, highlighting the complexity and mystery of nature.

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What was Alfred Russel Wallace's main activity in the Amazon jungle?

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He was collecting animals to study biodiversity.

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Why was Charles Darwin invited on the Beagle voyage?

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He was invited to provide company for the captain.

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What was a key outcome of Wallace and Darwin's meeting?

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Wallace would later challenge Darwin's secrecy regarding his findings.

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What do different tortoise shell shapes on the Galapagos Islands indicate?

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They show adaptation to different environments.

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Who is known for the theory of natural selection alongside Darwin?

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Alfred Russel Wallace.

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What is natural selection?

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A process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What role did the Galapagos Islands play in Darwin's research?

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They provided unique examples of species adaptation and evolution.

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What is the concept of adaptation in biology?

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Adaptation refers to the process by which a species becomes better suited to its environment.

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What did Darwin observe about finches on the Galapagos Islands?

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He noted that their beak shapes varied based on their food sources.