Which of the following is not part of Darwin's mechanism of evolution?
A) overproduction of offspring
B) competition among organisms
C) acquiring traits because they are needed
D) differential reproductive success
E) genetic variation among individuals

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Darwin's mechanism of evolution does not include the idea that organisms acquire traits because they are needed; this is a concept associated with Lamarckian evolution. Darwin's theory is based on natural selection, where traits that confer a reproductive advantage become more common in a population over generations.

Which of the Following Is Not Part of Darwin's Mechanism