What is the process of natural selection in evolution?

Natural selection is a biological process that occurs in all living organisms. It is the process by which organisms evolve adaptations to better suit their environment, and as a result they are more likely to survive and pass on their genes to the next generation. The process of natural selection works by selecting certain traits that make an organism more likely to survive, and these traits are passed on to their offspring. 

Charles Darwin is credited with discovering the process of natural selection. His observations of the natural world led him to propose a theory of evolution by natural selection. The theory of evolution states that species change over time, and that these changes are due to variations within the population that are heritable. Natural selection acts on these heritable variations, choosing the traits that best suit the environment.

There are three key concepts to natural selection:

• Variation: Within a population, there are variations in traits such as size, color, and shape.
• Selection: The environment selects traits that are beneficial for survival and reproduction.
• Heritability: Traits that are advantageous for survival and reproduction are passed on to offspring.

Natural selection can lead to the evolution of new species over time. As the environment changes, certain traits become more or less advantageous, leading to changes in the population over generations. In this way, natural selection is the driving force behind evolution.