Development, diversification, decay, extinction and absence of plan are all inherent to his theories. A prolific writer, darwin s most famous published works include the voyage. On the origin of species by charles darwin, paperback. The origin of species by charles darwin about the book. On the origin of species, 1st edition by charles darwin. Darwins theories are formed based on his voyage on the beagle expedition, later research and correspondence with experts in various fields.
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