which idea originated with charles darwin?
a.
traits acquired during a lifetime are passed to offspring.
b.
species evolve by natural selection.
c.
living organisms have not changed since they were created.
d.
organisms have undergone changes during earth’s history.

The correct answer would be B.  Species evolve by natural selection.

Charles Darwin gave the idea of evolution through natural selection.

Natural selection is the process by which nature selects or favors the survival and reproduction of the organisms which are better adapted to the environmental pressure such as changes in climate, predators, competition et cetera.

The traits which provide the advantageous characters are passed and accumulated over generations and lead to the evolution of species.