mick writes:
Evolution consists of more than random mutation and natural selection. There is also sexual selection, genetic drift, founder effects and other population processes, etc. etc. When we describe evolutionary theory as RM+NS we're doing ourselves a disservice. The answer to the suggested question is well known to be "No". I'm sure that Dawkins et al would agree.
I agree, the question posed to the scientists doesn't encompass modern evolutionary theory at all, and I would expect many evolutionists to say that NS & RM aren't the only mechanisms. In addition to the above, I would include a big one: endosymbiosis.
This message has been edited by Belfry, 12-02-2005 09:26 PM
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