How is the modern theory of neo-Darwinism different from Darwin's original theory?

1 Answer

Source of variations, population is unit of evolution, isolation of reproduction and change in genes are responsible for evolution in Neo Darwinism.

Explanation:

  1. Darwinism is a theory developed by Charles Darwin (1809-1882) and others. It stating that all species of organisms arise and develop through the natural selection of small, inherited variations that increase the individual's ability to compete, survive, and reproduce.
  2. According Neo Darwinism explains the source of variations, population is unit of evolution, isolation of reproduction and change in genes are responsible for evolution.