Darwin used the phrase "descent with modification" to explain which of the following ideas?
A) descent of all organisms from a single, ancient ancestor
B) the unity of life
C) the diversity of life
D) both the unity and diversity of life

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Darwin's phrase "descent with modification" encompasses both the idea of the unity of life (all organisms share a common ancestor) and the diversity of life (species have diverged from one another over time).

Darwin Used the Phrase "Descent with Modification" to Explain Which