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63 So how does Evolution work? Evolution is responsible for the remarkable similarity we see between all organisms (development of eyes, limbs, respiration) and for the amazing diversity between animals too. So how do the cells in our body know how to adapt to the surroundings better? The basic idea behind evolution is genetic mutations upon which natural selection works. ICY SCIENCE | QTR 2 SPRING 2014