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Which British scientist developed the theory of evolution by natural selection?
- Alexander Fleming
- Charles Darwin
- Isaac Newton
- Francis Crick
Why this is the correct answer
Charles Darwin published his theory of evolution by natural selection in 'On the Origin of Species' in 1859, fundamentally changing how scientists and the public understood life on Earth. He developed his ideas after years of observation, including his famous voyage on HMS Beagle.