Darwin realized that most species produce many more offspring than is necessary to maintain a constant population. The ʺexcessʺ individuals in a population
A) die before they can reproduce.
B) mutate and are able to adapt to new environments.
C) migrate to another location.
D) evolve to become new species.

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Darwin's observation that most species produce more offspring than necessary to maintain a stable population size led to the understanding that many of these "excess" individuals do not survive to reproduce. This concept is a cornerstone of his theory of natural selection, where differential survival and reproduction lead to evolution over time.

Darwin Realized That Most Species Produce Many More Offspring Than