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.
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