Synopsis
A selection of clips taken from BBC programmes about Darwin and evolutionary biology. The programme includes material on adaptation and natural selection.
- Programme: Bitesize Secondary
- Episode: Darwin
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2009
- Science
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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