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Is there really such a thing as a beneficial mutation?

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ramoss

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08-25-2006 8:15 AM

Reply to: Message 40 by mjfloresta
08-24-2006 5:04 PM

Re: Beneficial mutation

That is easy enough. Look at the development of the ear. We have fossil evidence on how that developed. it can be shown, via fossil evidence, how selection caused the ear to form.

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08-25-2006 10:12 AM

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08-25-2006 8:24 AM

Re: Beneficial mutation

No, you are quite wrong on that.

The fossil evidence shows that the ear developed from the jaw bone of a dinosaur.

Here is a bit more information.
29+ Evidences for Macroevolution: Part 1

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