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Is natural selection a law or theory?

Answer 1

Natural selection is a key concept within Darwinian evolution and evolution is considered a "theory"

Evolution is now largely accepted as a fundamental biological truth that clarifies all other biological concepts, but scientific theories have rarely been found to have any contradicting evidence.

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Answer 2

Roman Acosta

Natural selection is a fundamental concept in the theory of evolution proposed by Charles Darwin. It is a mechanism through which species evolve over time in response to changes in their environment. Natural selection itself is not considered a law or a theory but rather a process within the broader theory of evolution. The theory of evolution, which encompasses natural selection, explains how species change over time through the process of descent with modification, driven by genetic variation, inheritance, and selective pressures in the environment.

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