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Definition of Evolution

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03-23-2009 4:25 PM 		Reply to: Message 208 by CosmicChimp
03-23-2009 4:16 PM

Re: Evolution is
It still seems to me though, that a few items are missing (like selection forces).
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If we are talking about the term "evolution" as used in the phrase "Evolution by means of natural selection" then RAZD's definition would be perfectly adequate.
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No?
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The two are distinct concepts and I think it is worth defining each in it's own terms.
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