Darwin and Wallace's theory of evolution by natural selection was revolutionary because it ________.
A) was the first theory to refute the ideas of special creation
B) proved that individuals acclimated to their environment over time
C) dismissed the idea that species are constant and emphasised the importance of variation and change in populations
D) was the first time a biologist had proposed that species changed through time

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Darwin and Wallace's theory of evolution by natural selection was revolutionary because it challenged the prevailing belief in the fixity of species, and emphasized the idea of variation and change in populations. It did not refute the idea of special creation entirely, nor did it prove that individuals acclimated to their environment over time. While there were some earlier biologists who had suggested that species change over time, Darwin and Wallace's theory provided a compelling framework for explaining how this process worked.

Darwin and Wallace's Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection Was