The phrase Darwin used to describe his broad theory of evolution is ''descent with _______.''

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The phrase Darwin used to describe his broad theory of evolution is "descent with modification." The full phrase is often stated as "descent with modification through natural selection." This encapsulates Darwin's idea that species descend from common ancestors, and over time, they undergo modifications or changes, with natural selection playing a key role in shaping these modifications based on the differential survival and reproduction of individuals with favorable traits.