Evolution and complexity

Actually, I would have given a very similar answer if I had read this thread earlier. You might see it as rude for us to assume that's what you meant, but it's what your post communicated to me, as well. Just so you know. I didn't see it as ridicule, either, just an explanation of the basic fallacy that I (and others) read into your post.As to your follow-up questions, the Wikipedia entry on "speciation" is a good little intro on ways new species arise - look over the discussion of allopatric, sympatric, etc. speciation.

I'll second that, actually - everyone SHOULD read the Origin of Species. A true "Genius at Work" experience.But, of course, a little out of date!For a more up-to-date intro, I like Must Read Files at talkorigins as a good intro. I'm not as familiar with the Understanding Evolution website, but what I have seen looks like an excellent alternative.

Oh, heck, I wasn't doing that at all. I mean, you have to plow through a gazillion pages on pigeon breeding before you get to the good stuff. But for anyone who's a scientist or otherwise dedicated to it, I'd put it on the "must read" list.The websites I gave are far better introductions for total newbs, for sure.Edited by Zhimbo, : No reason given.