Multiple Choice
How did Thomas Malthus influence Darwin's thinking?
A) Darwin was convinced artificial selection could work in nature.
B) Darwin realized species typically produce more offspring than needed to replace the parent generation.
C) Darwin realized that the fate of humanity was dependent on artificial selection.
D) Darwin believed the fate of humanity was dependent on natural selection.
E) Darwin was convinced to publish his ideas about natural selection
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