How Was Darwin Influenced by Thomas Malthus's Work on Population

question 4

Multiple Choice

How was Darwin influenced by Thomas Malthus's work on population growth?

• A) Darwin was interested in Malthus's examination of population changes in pea plants.
• B) Darwin was influenced by Malthus's work on demography and population responses to food availability.
• C) Darwin liked the concept of Latin taxonomic classification as it pertained to human groups.
• D) Darwin was greatly influenced by research on acquired characteristics.

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