Question

natural selection: darwin
answer these questions based on what you have read

1. what was the name of the ship that darwin voyaged on for 5 years?
2. which type of animal is famously known for helping darwin to construct his theory of natural selection?
3. when was the theory of natural selection first officially proposed to the scientific community?
4. darwin is famously known for the theory of natural selection, but another scientist also proposed the idea. what was his name?

Explanation:

1. Darwin voyaged on the HMS Beagle for 5 years.
2. Finches are famously known for helping Darwin construct his theory of Natural Selection due to their diverse beak - shapes on the Galapagos Islands.
3. The theory of Natural Selection was first officially proposed to the scientific community in 1858 when Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace presented papers.
4. Alfred Russel Wallace also proposed the idea of natural selection independently of Darwin.

Answer:

1. HMS Beagle
2. Finches
3. 1858
4. Alfred Russel Wallace