Darwin’s voyage: HMS Beagle 1831-1836 | The National Archives

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SOLVED: On his voyage of the HMS Beagle, Darwin observed in theGalapagos Islands unique species most closely resemble species onthe nearest continental land mass. Which hypothesis did Darwin makeas a result of this observation?

Charles Darwin conceived his theory of natural selection during the HMS Beagle expedition, which embarked on December 27, 1831, and lasted until October 2, 1836. While in the Galápagos Islands in 1835, Darwin meticulously documented variations among finches, noting their distinct beak shapes correlated with their specific diets. His observation of unique species adapted to their environments, along with insights from fossils and his broader global exploration, contributed to the formulation of h

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