Charles Darwin was influenced by three scientists of his time: Charles Lyell, Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck, and Georges Cuvier. What common theme from their work inspired Darwin's theory of evolution through natural selection?
A) Early embryos of a variety of organisms share characteristics.
B) The newly formed Earth was hot and humid.
C) The world is not static; it is constantly changing.
D) Traits were inherited through blending.
Answer: C
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