Discusses the impact of the theory of evolution, emphasizing the concept of nautral selection. Shows how studies by biologists carried out on moths, mosquitioes and plants provide evidence of natural selection. Reports on three experiments concerning the role of natural selection in evolution: a study in bird predation as a factor in the survival of variant species of moths at Oxford University; a study of natural selection among plant populations at Carnegie Institute; and a study of the resistance of mosquitoes to modern insecticides at the University of Western Ontario.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
007471
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Biological research
Animals & Wildlife → Evolution (Biology)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural selection
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Biological research
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Biology
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Evolution (Biology)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)