Question

question 8
the scientist who published \on the origin of species by means of natural selection\ in 1859 was:
a jean - baptiste de lamarck
b georges buffon
c james hutton
d charles darwin
e charles lyell

Explanation:

Charles Darwin published On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection in 1859. This work presented his theory of evolution by natural selection. Jean - Baptiste de Lamarck proposed an early theory of evolution (inheritance of acquired characteristics). Georges Buffon was a naturalist who made contributions to natural history but not this specific work. James Hutton was a geologist known for uniformitarianism. Charles Lyell was also a geologist who influenced Darwin with his work on geology.

Answer:

D. Charles Darwin