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Carl Linneus
1770-1778
Cataloged hundreds of species
The variability he documented challenged uniformity.
Created a new taxonomic classification of related species.
Grouped humans with apes. (Controversial because it proved humans were normal
organisms)
Proved organisms are related.
Variability
Not all species are equal but differ
George Cuvier
1779-1832
Found the field of paleontology
Described extinct animals, which challenged
the idea that species were unchanging.
Jean Lamark
1774-1882
Proposed the first theory of evolution
Still accepted special creation like the other scientists
Charles Darwin
, 1809-1882
Sailed on the HMS Beagle
Traveled around the world for 5 years
1835- Spent a month in Galapagos Island
Documented variation among birds on different islands
Published "On the Origin of Species" in 1859 and compiled evidence that species were
variable, changeable, and related.
Proposed a natural mechanism for evolution.
Variable
Individuals differ in many characteristics
Changeable
Their features can be altered
Related
Similar species share common ancestors
Origins compiled evidence that populations change over time.
Geological Record
Fossil Animals
Vestigial Traits
Geological Record
Record of organisms preserved in rock
Made up of layers of rock
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Carl Linneus
1770-1778
Cataloged hundreds of species
The variability he documented challenged uniformity.
Created a new taxonomic classification of related species.
Grouped humans with apes. (Controversial because it proved humans were normal
organisms)
Proved organisms are related.
Variability
Not all species are equal but differ
George Cuvier
1779-1832
Found the field of paleontology
Described extinct animals, which challenged
the idea that species were unchanging.
Jean Lamark
1774-1882
Proposed the first theory of evolution
Still accepted special creation like the other scientists
Charles Darwin
, 1809-1882
Sailed on the HMS Beagle
Traveled around the world for 5 years
1835- Spent a month in Galapagos Island
Documented variation among birds on different islands
Published "On the Origin of Species" in 1859 and compiled evidence that species were
variable, changeable, and related.
Proposed a natural mechanism for evolution.
Variable
Individuals differ in many characteristics
Changeable
Their features can be altered
Related
Similar species share common ancestors
Origins compiled evidence that populations change over time.
Geological Record
Fossil Animals
Vestigial Traits
Geological Record
Record of organisms preserved in rock
Made up of layers of rock
