Before Darwin published his work, Lamarck and others had suggested mechanisms for evolution.By what means did Darwin propose species evolved over time?
A)Overproduction of young
B)Passing on acquired traits
C)Survival of the strongest
D)Natural selection

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Darwin proposed that species evolved over time through the process of natural selection, whereby individuals with advantageous traits have a better chance of surviving and reproducing, leading to the evolution of a population over generations. Darwin rejected Lamarck's idea of acquired traits being passed on, and instead emphasized the role of variation and differential reproductive success in shaping evolution. While overproduction of young and survival of the strongest are involved in natural selection, they are not the main mechanism by which species evolve over time.

Before Darwin Published His Work, Lamarck and Others Had Suggested