Environmental pressures shape evolution from "summary" of The Origin of Species (Deluxe Library Binding) (Annotated) by Charles Darwin
In the natural world, the struggle for existence is a constant and unforgiving force that drives the process of evolution. Organisms must adapt to their environment in order to survive and reproduce, passing on their advantageous traits to future generations. This process of adaptation is shaped by the environmental pressures that act upon a species over time.
Environmental pressures can take many forms, from changes in climate to competition for resources. These pressures create selective pressures that favor certain traits over others. For example, in an environment with limited food sources, individuals with traits that allow them to better access or utilize those resources will have a higher likelihood of surviving and reproducing.
Over generations, these advantageous traits become more comm...
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