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Origin of Species, The
noun
- ( On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life ) a treatise (1859) by Charles Darwin setting forth his theory of evolution.
The Origin of Species
- (1859) A book by Charles Darwin explaining his theory of evolution . It provoked great controversy; by casting doubt on the historical accuracy of the biblical accounts of Creation , it caused many believers to question their faith in Christianity . ( See creationism and Scopes trial .)
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