In the
Basic Fundamentals of THE Debate (now open to anyone) we seem to have reached an impasse on what the definition for the theory of evolution is. The two basic opinions are:
(1) RAZD
Evolution is the (hereditary) change in species over time.
This is viewed as being essentially the same as "descent with modification" and "the change in frequency of alleles in populations" and is supported by (among others) the
Forum Definition and
Berkley University definition.
(2) Murkywaters
Message 87The theory of evolution, on the other hand, can be stated as “All the living forms in the world have arisen over billions of years from a single common ancestor which itself came from an inorganic form.” This can be equated with the commonly used terms “macroevolution” (used by evolutionist) or simply “theory of evolution” (used by creationists).
For which there is apparently no specific cite for a basis that I can find.
The questions are:
(A) which is the better definition from a the standpoint of the science of evolution,
(B) what are the failings of each definition, and
(C) what is your personally preferred (concise) definition.
Thanks.
Biological Evolution Forum please.
Edited by RAZD, : brevity and clarity, subtitle
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