Evolution

In biology, evolution is the process by which populations of organisms acquire and pass on novel traits from generation to generation. Its action over large stretches of time explains the origin of new species and ultimately the vast diversity of the biological world. The living species of today are related to each other through common descent, products of evolution and speciation over billions of years. The phylogenetic tree at right represents these re ...

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Evolution - Overview of evolution

Evolution - Science of evolution

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Evolution - The Modern Synthesis

Evolution - Notes and references

Evolution: Encyclopedia II - Evolution - Overview of evolution Evolution - Evidence of evolution. Main article: Evidence of evolution The process of evolution has left behind numerous records which reveal the history of different species. While the best-known of these are the fossils, fossils are only a small part of the overall physical record of evolution. Fossils, taken together with the comparative anatomy of present-day plants and animals, constitute the morphological record. By comparing the anatomies of both modern and extinct species ...

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Evolution: Encyclopedia - Convergent evolution

In evolutionary biology, convergent evolution describes the process whereby organisms not closely related independently acquire similar characteristics while evolving in separate and sometimes varying ecosystems. An example of convergent evolution is the similar nature of the wings of insects, birds, and bats. All three serve the same function and are similar in structure, but each evolved indepen ...

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Convergent evolution - Other examples

Evolution: Encyclopedia - Argument from evolution

The argument from evolution is an argument against the existence of God, specifically against the existence of a creator God. It is based upon the premise: Science provides sound explanations for the origin and diversity of life, and the origin of the Universe. Theistic explanations for the origins of life can be criticised. Therefore, by Occam's Razor, it is more likely that the universe is a result of naturalistic processes rather than being created. Modern creationism can be seen as a reaction to this argument, since some creationists criticise accepted scientific ex ...

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Evolution: Encyclopedia - Sociocultural evolution

Sociocultural evolution(ism) is an umbrella term for theories of cultural evolution and social evolution, describing how cultures and societies have developed over time. Although such theories typically provide models for understanding the relationship between technologies, social structure, the values of a society, and how and why they change with time, they vary as to the extent to which the ...

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Evolution: Encyclopedia - Human evolution

Human evolution is the process of change and development, or evolution, by which human beings emerged as a distinct species. It is the subject of a broad scientific inquiry that seeks to understand and describe how this change and development occurred. The study of human evolution encompasses many scientific disciplines, most notably physical anthropology and genetics. The term 'human', in the context of human evolution, refers to the genus Homo, but studies of human evolution usually include other hominids, such as the austral ...

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Human evolution - Additional notes

Evolution: Encyclopedia - Co-evolution

In Biology, co-evolution is the mutual evolutionary influence between two species that become dependent on each other. Each party in a co-evolutionary relationship exerts selective pressures on the other, thereby affecting each others' evolution. Coevolution includes the evolution of a host species and its parasites, in examples of mutualism evolving through time. Few perfectly isolated examples of evolution can be ide ...

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Evolution: Encyclopedia - Creation and evolution in public education

History of creationism Creation in Genesis Types of creationism: Young Earth creationism - Creation science Old Earth creationism Omphalos creationism Theistic evolution Neo-Creationism Islamic creationism Intelligent design - Intelligent design movement Modern geocentrism Controversy: Creation vs. evolution ... in publ ...

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Creation and evolution in public education - United States

Evolution: Encyclopedia - Chemical evolution

Chemical evolution has two meanings and uses. The first refers to the theories of evolution of the chemical elements in the universe following the Big Bang and through nucleosynthesis in stars and supernovas. The second use of chemical evolution or chemosynthesis is as a hypothesis to explain how life might possibly have developed or evolved from non-life (see abiogenesis). Various experiments have been made to show certain aspects of this process, the first ones were done by Stanley L. Miller in the 1950s. For th ...

Evolution: Encyclopedia - Articles related to the creation-evolution controversy

History of creationism Creation in Genesis Types of creationism: Young Earth creationism - Creation science Old Earth creationism Omphalos creationism Theistic evolution Neo-Creationism Islamic creationism Intelligent design - Intelligent design movement Modern geocentrism Controversy: Creation vs. evolution ... in public education Associated articles Teach the Controversy Irreducible ...

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Evolution: A Spiritual Dictionary on Evolution

Evolution:

Forward progression of consciousness in its journey back to God/Source.

(See also: Evolution, Body Mind and Soul)

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Evolution: New Age Spiritual Dictionary on Evolution

evolution

The progressive march toward a higher life.

The natural unfolding development of latent potential within all life, guided by an inherent design.

The process of liberation of spirit from the restriction of form.

For humanity, the process of awakening to the plan and purpose of God, expanding in consciousness, and attaining, stage by stage, an ever more inclusive awareness

(See also: Evolution, Body Mind and Soul)

For more dictionary entries, see » Evolution Dictionary

Evolution: Encyclopedia II - Molecular evolution - Principles of molecular evolution

Molecular evolution - Mutations. Main article: Mutation Mutations are permanent, transmissible changes to the genetic material (usually DNA or RNA) of a cell. Mutations can be caused by copying errors in the genetic material during cell division and by exposure to radiation, chemicals, or viruses, or can occur deliberately under cellular control during the processes such as meiosis or hypermutation. Mutations are considered the driving force of evolution, where less favorable (or deleterious) ...

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