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To: FormerRep

Nor do they ever acknowledge allopatric speciation, even though it is one of the most easily understood - and demonstrated - speciation events. Heck, it’s how Darwin came to put all the pieces of his theory together.

Of course, “They’re still finches/birds!” they will cry. True, but when, over time, those finches no longer interbreed for a variety of reasons - BEYOND geographic barriers, they’ve become distinct species.

Within an hour or so, I would think even the most ardent creationist would accept that. That’s when we’ll hear about “kinds” and such. But it’s a step I guess.


84 posted on 10/27/2009 12:12:08 PM PDT by whattajoke (Let's keep Conservatism real.)
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To: whattajoke

I’ve also noticed a great deal of mistaking genotype with phenotype... two ducks may not walk alike, look alike or sound alike yet are genotypically similar and phenotypically not and visa-versa.

Terminology is important. “Kind” is not a proper nomenclature.


88 posted on 10/27/2009 12:21:27 PM PDT by FormerRep
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