5 Evolution and biodiversity
5 Evolution and biodiversity
Students sometimes have trouble with the concept of evolution because of the popular misinterpretation of the phrase "survival of the fittest". There is overwhelming evidence that species have changed over time, and that evolution is on-going. In this topic, you will be introduced to the theory of natural selection and consider examples of natural selection in action. You will also consider other paradigms for the study of evolution and biodiversity. (12 hours)