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Name the famous biologist with whom the Galapagos Islands is associated.
Question

Name the famous biologist with whom the Galapagos Islands is associated.

A.

Johann Gregor Mendel

B.

Carl Linnaeus

C.

Ernst Haeckel

D.

Charles Darwin

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (D) Charles Darwin
Explanation:

The Galapagos Islands are famously associated with Charles Darwin, who visited them in 1835. His observations of the unique wildlife on the islands played a crucial role in the development of his theory of evolution by natural selection

  • ​Darwin published his seminal work, "On the Origin of Species", in 1859, where he presented the idea of evolution by natural selection. The book was groundbreaking, providing extensive evidence of evolution and how it occurs through the process of natural selection.​
Information Booster:
  • The Galapagos Islands, located in the Pacific Ocean (Ecuador), are known for their diverse and endemic species.
  • Darwin visited the islands in 1835 during his voyage on HMS Beagle.
  • The Galapagos tortoise, marine iguanas, and finches are key species studied by Darwin.

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