Essays on Evolution Theory

Describe which general fossil primate groups appear and radiate during the following geological epochs: Eocene, Miocene, Pliocene, Pleistocene. For each of the geological epochs, identify the general primate group that first appears and radiates during that epoch. In addition, give the time range in millions of years for each epoch and provide at least one example of a specific primate genus and/ or species that is representative of each general primate group. 2. List and briefly describe at least five elements of the post-cranial anatomy found in humans, but not in apes, that facilitate efficient bipedal locomotion. Provide specific ...

Introduction

Charles Robert Darwin was a naturalist born on 12th February 1809 at a place called Shrewsbury in England. However, he died on 19th April 1882 in London. In his lifetime, one of his greatest achievements is about the evolutionary theory of living organisms (Bowler). He was able to achieve this success through the voyage he embarked in 1831. He traveled for five years all over the world with the HMS Beagle. Through his traveling, he was able to study different specimen and thus his evolution theory was developed. This fact caused him to write the book titled as On ...

Introduction

Information about Charles Darwin (year of birth and birth place) and his evolution theory. Arguments raised against the evolution theory in connection with the challenges, Christianity and kind of life, the people lived. Body Historical background about Evolution theory Darwin’s journey to Galapagos Island to study evolution The development of natural selection as evidenced by the challenges the people were facing. Examples of how the challenges caused the people to adopt or reject Darwin’s theory to solve persistent problems. Assertions made by creationism Rise and status of creationism and Christianity Darwin’s society How the people were ...