Millions of years ago, humans were merely just another species in the animal kingdom. Proposed by Charles Darwin, the theory of evolution is a change in population that occurs when organisms with favorable traits in an environment survive, reproduce, and pass on the trait. This is also known as natural selection. During my study of evolution, I learned that the belief that adaptation is a species changing to fit its environment better is a misconception. Rather, an adaptation is any trait that improves chances of survival. Evidence supporting the theory of evolution includes fossil records, anatomical records, molecular records, and artificial selection. Us humans are a great example of evolution. A documentary we have been watching in class depicts humans as ape-like creatures millions of years ago. Over time, our species has shed much of its hair, has began to walk on two legs, etc. Believe it or not, us humans, as well as practically all other living beings on this planet will continue to evolve until we become extinct.
Arman Sani #bloggin
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