Which contemporary of Charles Darwin also developed a theory of evolution by means of natural selection?
A)Charles Lyell
B)Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
C)Erasmus Darwin
D)Alfred Russel Wallace
E)Georges Cuvier

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Alfred Russel Wallace independently conceived the theory of evolution through natural selection. His work prompted Charles Darwin to publish his own ideas in "On the Origin of Species."

Which Contemporary of Charles Darwin Also Developed a Theory of Evolution