Evolution - Chapter 2

Learn the theory of evolution in a simpler, more intuitive way than ever before with Professor Lindsay Turnbull from the University of Oxford Evolution is the most important concept in biology. Beginning with the Peppered Moth, we look at the theory of evolution by natural selection in greater detail, looking at the three crucial assumptions on which it rests. Evolution has caused animals and plants to change dramatically over time, and we take a brief tour of the history of life on Earth - beginning with the first animals in the Palaeozoic, through dinosaurs in the Mesozoic, and finally mammals and birds in the Cenozoic. Photo credit: photo of Mary Anning statue is thanks to Mary Anning Rocks (registered charity number: 1188919). Website: https://www.maryanningrocks.co.uk/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:20 Titles 00:25 The Peppered Moth 01:21 Adaptations to a changing environment 03:23 Darwin and Wallace 04:09 Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection 06:21 Mary Anning and the fossil record 07:39 The Age of the Earth 08:32 The Eon of Visible Life 11:00 Outro

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Biology is the science of the 21st Century and everyone should know the fundamentals. In this series, Professor Lindsay Turnbull from the Department of Biology will guide you through key concepts, building a big picture of what Biology is all about. Based on her recent book, this video series is perfect for GCSE or A-level students, especially those looking for a University perspective.