Darwin believed that when a new species arises, it does so by
A) immediately achieving a distinct, discontinuous form.
B) achieving perfection through natural selection in the first try.
C) gradually accumulating small changes.
D) following God's will.

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Darwin's theory describes that new species arise through the gradual accumulation of small changes over many generations, rather than sudden, distinct forms. This process is called evolution by natural selection.

Darwin Believed That When a New Species Arises, It Does