Charles Darwin thought that some individuals would be better equipped for survival than others and that those that were not would not survive. Darwin formulated this hypothesis based on the work of which scholar?
A. On Gout who compared mankind and land fleas
B. Thomas Malthus who studied population growth
C. Isaac Newton who formulated the laws of motion
D. Gregor Mendel who studied genes inheritance of rats
Answer (1)
Darwin's hypothesis of natural selection was influenced by Thomas Malthus, who studied population growth and its effects. Malthus' arguments about competition for resources helped Darwin understand how certain traits give individuals an advantage. This insight was crucial for the development of Darwin's theories on evolution. ;
