Compare and contrast the theories of evolution between Darwin and Hugo de Vries

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Compare and contrast the theories of evolution between Darwin and Hugo de Vries

Asked by britikapal | 16 Jan, 2019, 11:49: AM

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Differences between Darwin’s theory and Hugo de Vries theory:

Darwin’s theory	Hugo de Vries theory
This theory is based on natural selection.	This theory is based on mutations.
Minor variations cause evolution.	Mutations cause evolution
Darwinian variations are small and directional.	Mutations are random and directionless.
Evolution is a gradual process.	Sudden mutations cause evolution.

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