Darwin hypothesized that new species could appear gradually through small changes in an ancestral species. What experiment did he conduct to test this hypothesis?
A. the breeding of finches
B. the breeding of pigeons
C. the observation of humans
D. the observation of dog breeds
Answer (2)
Charles Darwin conducted experiments primarily involving the breeding of pigeons to test his hypothesis about gradual changes in species. His observations showed how selective breeding could lead to significant trait variations over generations. Although he studied finches, his work on pigeons was more directly linked to his hypotheses on species evolution. ;
Charles Darwin conducted experiments mainly through the breeding of pigeons to test his hypothesis about gradual changes in species. He demonstrated how selective breeding could lead to notable variations in traits over generations, supporting his theory of evolution by natural selection. Although he also observed finches, his direct experiments were most significant with pigeons.
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