The Origin of Species · Chapter

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This chapter provides a list of illustrations for the book, including a diagram showing the descent of varieties of species in a genus.

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This chapter provides a list of illustrations for the book, including a diagram showing the descent of varieties of species in a genus.

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Common Descent and the Tree of Life
The diagram illustrating descent of varieties of species in a genus directly relates to the concept of common descent and the branching tree of life.