Which of the following ideas was most commonly held in the eighteenth century?
A)evolution by natural selection over time
B)genetic change through mutation
C)the fixity of species
D)changes in a species through adaptation to the environment

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In the eighteenth century, the prevailing belief was the fixity of species, meaning that species were created in their current form and did not change over time. This view was largely influenced by religious and philosophical ideas of the time.

Which of the Following Ideas Was Most Commonly Held in the Eighteenth