Although Darwin went aboard the HMS Beagle believing in the fixity of species, what impact changed his beliefs?
A)The people with whom he traveled
B)The discovery of fossils of ancient giant animals similar to contemporary species
C)The distance from church and society
D)The death of his child
E)The discovery of savages which looked more like apes

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The discovery of fossils of ancient giant animals that were similar to contemporary species challenged Darwin's initial belief in the fixity of species, leading him to develop his theory of evolution.

Although Darwin Went Aboard the HMS Beagle Believing in the Fixity