Did Charles Darwin serve as naturalist on the HMS beagal?

Yes, Charles Darwin served as the naturalist on the HMS Beagle during its second voyage from 1831 to 1836. His observations and collections of specimens during this journey were crucial in shaping his theories on evolution and natural selection. The voyage provided him with a wealth of data, particularly from the Galápagos Islands, which later influenced his groundbreaking work, "On the Origin of Species."