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Which of the following strongly influenced Darwin when he formulated his theory of natural selection?

Correct answer D. Malthus's essay on population

Explanation

Reading Malthus in 1838 made Darwin realise that, since more offspring are born than can survive, favourable variations would be preserved in the struggle for existence.

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Which of the following strongly influenced Darwin when he formulated his theory of natural selection?

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