Natural selection and evolution play a crucial role in shaping biodiversity. Natural selection is the process by which organisms that are better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on their advantageous traits to their offspring. Over time, this leads to the accumulation of beneficial genetic variations in a population, driving evolution.
As these adaptations occur and are passed down through generations, they contribute to the diversity of species and ecosystems. Species evolve in response to changing environmental conditions, competition for resources, and other factors, leading to the development of new species and the extinction of others. This continuous process results in the vast array of life forms and ecological niches that make up biodiversity on Earth.
