evolution

• what is the theory of evolution?

  all of todays species have evolved from simple life forms
• organisms with the most suitable characteristics for the environment would be more likely to survive - survival of the fittest
• the successful organisms would pass down there genes to their offspring
• the development of a new species is called speciation
• extinction is when no individuals of a species remain
• what are reasons for a species to become extinct?

  • the environment changes
  • a new predator
  • a new disease
• Darwins book when against religious beliefs and he didn't have enough evidence to support