Who was Francis Galton's relative known for his contribution to science?
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Charles Darwin was Francis Galton's cousin. Darwin is known for his contribution to science through his theory of natural selection, which he published in his book On the Origin of Species in 1859. This theory states that organisms that are better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, and therefore pass on their genes to the next generation.
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