theory of evolution by natural selection
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The theory of evolution by natural selection is a scientific explanation proposing that species change over time as heritable traits that enhance survival and reproduction become more common in successive generations.
All labels observed (5)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Darwinian evolutionary theory | 2 |
| natural selection | 2 |
| Darwinian natural selection | 1 |
| Natural Selection | 1 |
| theory of evolution by natural selection canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: theory of evolution by natural selection Context triple: [Charles Darwin, notableFor, theory of evolution by natural selection]
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The Theory of Evolution
The Theory of Evolution is a seminal 1958 book by evolutionary biologist John Maynard Smith that provides a clear, rigorous introduction to evolutionary biology and natural selection.
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Evolution
"Evolution" is a widely used textbook by zoologist Mark Ridley that provides a comprehensive introduction to evolutionary biology and its core concepts.
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Evolution
"Evolution" is a 1993 soul and adult contemporary album by American singer Oleta Adams, showcasing her powerful vocals and emotive, gospel-infused style.
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Evolution
"Evolution" is a 2001 studio album by the American R&B group Journey, showcasing a blend of rock and melodic ballads that helped define their classic sound.
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Evolution
"Evolution" is a film featuring actress Katharine Towne, known as one of her more prominent screen roles.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: theory of evolution by natural selection Target entity description: The theory of evolution by natural selection is a scientific explanation proposing that species change over time as heritable traits that enhance survival and reproduction become more common in successive generations.
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A.
The Theory of Evolution
The Theory of Evolution is a seminal 1958 book by evolutionary biologist John Maynard Smith that provides a clear, rigorous introduction to evolutionary biology and natural selection.
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Evolution
Evolution is a science fiction novel by Stephen Baxter that explores the deep history and future of life on Earth through a sweeping, evolutionary epic.
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C.
Evolution
"Evolution" is a 1993 soul and adult contemporary album by American singer Oleta Adams, showcasing her powerful vocals and emotive, gospel-infused style.
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D.
Evolution
"Evolution" is a widely used textbook by zoologist Mark Ridley that provides a comprehensive introduction to evolutionary biology and its core concepts.
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E.
Evolution
"Evolution" is a 2001 studio album by the American R&B group Journey, showcasing a blend of rock and melodic ballads that helped define their classic sound.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | scientific theory ⓘ |
| assumes |
limited resources
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overproduction of offspring ⓘ |
| basedOn |
differential reproduction
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differential survival ⓘ heritable variation ⓘ struggle for existence ⓘ |
| changes | genotype frequencies indirectly ⓘ |
| componentConcept |
adaptation
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common descent ⓘ fitness ⓘ inheritance ⓘ selection pressure ⓘ variation ⓘ |
| contrastsWith |
Lamarckism
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creationism ⓘ intelligent design ⓘ |
| coreMechanism | natural selection ⓘ |
| explains |
adaptation
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diversity of life ⓘ evolution of species ⓘ |
| field |
biology
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evolutionary biology ⓘ |
| firstMajorPublication | On the Origin of Species ⓘ |
| firstPublishedYear | 1859 ⓘ |
| historicalContext | 19th century science ⓘ |
| independentlyProposedBy | Alfred Russel Wallace ⓘ |
| influencedBy | Thomas Malthus ⓘ |
| predicts |
descent with modification
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gradual accumulation of small changes ⓘ |
| proposedBy | Charles Darwin ⓘ |
| requires |
genetic variation
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heredity ⓘ selection pressure ⓘ |
| resultsIn |
adaptation to environment
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change in allele frequencies over generations ⓘ speciation ⓘ |
| selectionActsOn | phenotypes ⓘ |
| status | central organizing principle of modern biology ⓘ |
| supportedBy |
biogeography
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comparative anatomy ⓘ experimental evolution ⓘ fossil record ⓘ genetics ⓘ molecular biology ⓘ observed natural populations ⓘ |
| taughtIn | biology education worldwide ⓘ |
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Subject: theory of evolution by natural selection Description of subject: The theory of evolution by natural selection is a scientific explanation proposing that species change over time as heritable traits that enhance survival and reproduction become more common in successive generations.
Referenced by (7)
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Cecily Darwin
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Adaptation and Natural Selection (1966)
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