Which of these lists three influential scientists whose ideas contributed to Darwins theory of evolution? Choose the correct answer.

EVIDENCE FOR EVOLUTION

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Which of these lists three influential scientists whose ideas contributed to Darwin’s theory of evolution? Choose the correct answer.

A	Leclerc, Lyell, Malthus
B	Lyell, Mendel, Wallace
C	Grant, Leclerc, Wallace
D	Linnaeus, Malthus, Mendel

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Darwin was influenced by other early thinkers, including Lamarck, Lyell, and Malthus. He was also influenced by his knowledge of artificial selection. Wallace’s paper on evolution confirmed Darwin’s ideas. It also pushed him to publish his book, On the Origin of Species.

Detailed explanation-2: -Darwin’s famous theory of evolution was influenced by other famous and non-famous personalities working in different occupations, including Thomas Malthus, Charles Lyell, and Jean Lamarck.

Detailed explanation-3: -Darwin proposed that species can change over time, that new species come from pre-existing species, and that all species share a common ancestor.

Detailed explanation-4: -Much of Cuvier’s research produced knowledge that would ultimately support Darwin’s theory of evolution, although Cuvier himself did not realize it. He was the first to demonstrate that the different strata of rock in the Paris basin each had its own mammal fauna.

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