Darwin
Darwin (där′wĭn)
Darwin (pronounced där′wĭn) is a term that is often associated with the field of biology and evolution. The term is derived from the name of Charles Darwin, a British naturalist and biologist known for his contributions to the science of evolution.
Etymology
The term "Darwin" is of Old English origin, derived from the personal name "Deorwine", which is composed of the elements "deor", meaning "dear", and "wine", meaning "friend". In the context of biology and evolution, however, the term is directly associated with Charles Darwin, who proposed the theory of natural selection.
Related Terms
- Evolution: The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.
- Natural Selection: The process whereby organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.
- Survival of the Fittest: A phrase that originated from Darwinian evolutionary theory as a way of describing the mechanism of natural selection.
- Species: A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.
- Adaptation: The process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Darwin
- Wikipedia's article - Darwin
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