Example Sentences
"Natural selection led to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria."
"Darwin observed natural selection at work in the finches of the Galápagos Islands."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
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Study Tips
To remember natural selection, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about science.
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