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Variation and natural selection (CCEA)Evolution

Organisms of the same species vary in many ways. There are two types of variation – continuous and discontinuous. Natural selection explains how evolution occurs.

Part of Biology (Single Science)Genetics

Evolution

Darwin used the theory of natural selection to explain the process of evolution.

Evolution is a continuing process of natural selection that leads to the gradual change of an organism over time.

It may result in the formation of a new .

Fossils

Fossils are the remains of living organisms that have been preserved in rock for millions of years.

A fossil

They provide evidence for evolution by showing how an organism looked millions of years ago and how it has changed over time.

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