HMS Beagle

Definition

The HMS Beagle was a British ship that Charles Darwin traveled on during his voyage around the world. This journey played a pivotal role in the formation of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.

Related terms

Voyage of the Beagle: This refers to Charles Darwin's five-year journey around the world aboard the HMS Beagle, during which he made observations that led to his theory of evolution.

Natural Selection:

A process in nature whereby organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

Theory of Evolution:

A scientific explanation based on substantial evidence indicating that populations evolve over time through changes in heritable physical or behavioral traits.