Prior to the Publication of Charles Darwin's Book,On the Origin

question 39

Multiple Choice

Prior to the publication of Charles Darwin's book,On the Origin of Species,what was the prevailing public consensus regarding species evolution?

• A)That species were permanent and unchanging
• B)That species evolved through physical changes that led to success
• C)That species evolved by means of natural selection
• D)That species were modified over time,but did not change into new species

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