Charles Darwin believed the species who do survive to reproduce are probably superior in a number of ways to those who do not.This means
A) the same as natural selection.
B) the survivors are better adapted to their world.
C) a gradual modification of an entire population could occur.
D) All of these.

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Charles Darwin's belief that the species that survive and reproduce are superior in a number of ways is the foundation of natural selection. Therefore, choice A is correct. The survivors are better adapted to their world because they possess traits that give them an advantage in their environment, which is a result of natural selection. Therefore, choice B is correct. Natural selection, over time, can lead to a gradual modification of an entire population, which is known as evolution. Therefore, choice C is correct. Hence, the correct answer is D, i.e., All of these.

Charles Darwin Believed the Species Who Do Survive to Reproduce