Evolution
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'''Evolution''' generally refers to any process of gradual or incremental change over time. | '''Evolution''' generally refers to any process of gradual or incremental change over time. | ||
| - | In the context of biology and life science, evolution is one of the most basic laws which | + | In the context of biology and life science, [[Biological Evolution|biological evolution]] is one of the most basic laws which |
describes a change in the genetic makeup of a population as a result of natural selection. | describes a change in the genetic makeup of a population as a result of natural selection. | ||
It is the process by which all forms of plant and animal life change slowly over time because | It is the process by which all forms of plant and animal life change slowly over time because | ||
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*[http://www.bartleby.com/11/ Origin of Species] (Vol. XI. The Harvard Classics. New York: P.F. Collier & Son, 1909–14; Bartleby.com, 2001) | *[http://www.bartleby.com/11/ Origin of Species] (Vol. XI. The Harvard Classics. New York: P.F. Collier & Son, 1909–14; Bartleby.com, 2001) | ||
| - | [[Category:Basic Principles]] [[Category:Evolutionary Principles]] | + | [[Category:Basic Principles]] [[Category:Evolutionary Principles]] [[Category:Evolutionary Systems]] |
