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Which paper did Wilson co-author in 1956?

  • The theory of character displacement

  • The theory of evolution

  • The theory of Relativity

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Answer

Theory of Character Displacement, authored by Wilson and Brown in 1956, introduced a groundbreaking concept in evolutionary biology. This theory proposes that natural selection can lead to the divergence of traits in closely related species when they coexist in the same geographic area. This phenomenon occurs as each species adapts to exploit different resources, reducing competition and enhancing their respective survival.
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