Charles Darwin proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection in 1859, which states that species evolve

through time through a process of random genetic variation and natural selection. It contradicted the prevalent
assumption in the mid-nineteenth century that all species had been formed in their current form by a divine
being and had remained unchanging since their creation. Darwin's theory had a significant impact on society at
the time it was proposed and in the years since. It provides a framework for comprehending how various species
are related to one another and how they have evolved over time. It also aided in explaining the diversity of life
on Earth and why some species live in specific habitats.