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Alfred Russel Wallace is historically significant in evolutionary biology because he:

A. Formulated a theory of natural selection independently of Charles Darwin at the same time.
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B. Disproved Darwin's theory using pea plant hybridization experiments.
C. Discovered the double-helix structure of DNA.
D. Was the captain of the HMS Beagle who escorted Darwin around the world.

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Wallace independently co-discovered the theory of natural selection, prompting Darwin to quickly publish his own extensive findings in "On the Origin of Species" in 1859.

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  • Formulated a theory of natural selection independently of Charles Darwin at the same time.
  • Disproved Darwin's theory using pea plant hybridization experiments.
  • Discovered the double-helix structure of DNA.
  • Was the captain of the HMS Beagle who escorted Darwin around the world.

Wallace independently co-discovered the theory of natural selection, prompting Darwin to quickly publish his own extensive findings in "On the Origin of Species" in 1859.

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