Over time, populations diverge from "summary" of The Origin of Species (Deluxe Library Binding) (Annotated) by Charles Darwin
As generations pass, slight variations inevitably arise within populations. These variations may seem insignificant at first, but over time, they can accumulate and become more pronounced. This gradual divergence is a natural consequence of the processes of inheritance and adaptation. In a given population, individuals with certain variations may be better suited to their environment than others. These individuals are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on their advantageous traits to future generations. Meanwhile, individuals with less favorable traits may struggle to survive and reproduce, leading to a decrease in frequency or even disappearance of those traits over time. As ...
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