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BIOLOGY Evolutionary Biology On the Origin of Species

On the Origin of Species

Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species revolutionized biology with natural selection

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What was a major reason for the initial resistance to Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection among the scientific establishment?

It lacked any empirical evidence from Darwin's research and observations. It conflicted with the prevailing religious belief that species were unchanging and humans were unique. It was immediately accepted without any debate or controversy.