Natural Selection and Darwin's Theory of Evolution (As proven in a Variation Lab)

Variation is the source of evolution. In this lab, we took a closer look the variations in two different species that are commonly known. A countless number of factors could have fostered the variations that we examined in this experiment. Most of the reasons for the variations that we see can be accounted for in the following categories: genetically based, environmentally based and sampling technique. Genetically based reasons for variation come from the very source …

…a bell curve throughout the process of each species' evolution. In conclusion, the degree of genetic variation greatly affects the evolutionary adaptability of a particular species. The more variation a species contains, the more adaptable it is to its environment. This lab helped me better understand the role that intra-species variation plays in evolution. From examining the results of this experiment, we can logically conclude that variation is vital to the survival of any species.