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Explain the principle of common descent with modification.

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This solution discusses evolution theory principle and relates it to the concept of common descent with modification. It defines the evolution theory principle, common descent and the process of modification through explanations and a pdf of evolutionary biology.

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Common descent with modification is a principle of Darwin's theory of evolution.
For natural selection to occur, descent with modification is necessary so that an organism can ...

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