When evolution was first proposed, which of the following was used as evidence to support the idea?
A. observations of nature
B. laboratory experiments
C. extensive fossil collections
D. genetic sequences

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When evolution was first proposed, which of the following was used as evidence to support the idea?
A. observations of nature
B. laboratory experiments
C. extensive fossil collections
D. genetic sequences

anonymous · Answer

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leonardo0430 · Answer

its either C or D. but id pick D

aaronq · Answer

they didn't know about genetics when evolution was first proposed. A. observations of nature The textbook example about this is observations about finches Darwin made on his trip to the galapagos islands (off the coast of Chile) on the HMS Beagle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BasHAcVNq1E