Which scientist did NOT influence Darwin's writing of On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection ?
A) Mendel
B) Wallace
C) Lyell
D) Malthus
E) Lamarck

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Mendel's work on genetics, which is fundamental to the modern understanding of evolution, was not known to Darwin at the time he wrote On the Origin of Species. Mendel's findings were published in 1866, but they did not gain widespread attention until the early 20th century, well after Darwin's seminal work was published in 1859.

Which Scientist Did NOT Influence Darwin's Writing of on the Origin