natural selection
/ˌnætʃrəl sɪˈlekʃn/noun
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[U] biology
the process by which plants and animals that are best suited to their environment survive and produce young, so that their useful characteristics are passed on and become more common over time
प्राकृतिक वरण, प्राकृतिक चयन
- Darwin argued that new species develop through natural selection.
- Natural selection explains why many insects have become resistant to pesticides.
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General knowledge
Charles Darwin explained natural selection in his book 'On the Origin of Species', published in 1859.
GK: Charles Darwin ने 1859 में प्रकाशित अपनी पुस्तक 'On the Origin of Species' में natural selection को समझाया।
The phrase 'survival of the fittest' was coined by Herbert Spencer, not by Darwin.
GK: 'Survival of the fittest' phrase Darwin ने नहीं, बल्कि Herbert Spencer ने गढ़ा था।