# List of Illustrations explained — The Origin of Species

> Chapter companion for The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin.

## What happens

This chapter provides a list of illustrations for the book, including a diagram showing the descent of varieties of species in a genus.

## Themes in this chapter

### Common Descent and the Tree of Life

The diagram illustrating descent of varieties of species in a genus directly relates to the concept of common descent and the branching tree of life.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_origin_of_species_se/chapters/list-of-illustrations
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- All chapters: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_origin_of_species_se/chapters