Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace both realized that most species produce many more offspring than is necessary to maintain a constant population.What might be the fate of the excess individuals?

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The excess individuals that are not able to survive and reproduce in their environment will eventually die off, leaving behind only the more favorable forms which are better adapted to their surroundings. This process of natural selection is the main driving force behind the evolution of species according to the theory of Darwin and Wallace.

Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace Both Realized That Most