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It's not groups that are the key bit of evidence for common descent, but nested hierarchies.
In all lifeforms known to humankind, be it extant or extinct, the totality of similarities and differences forms a pattern of nested hierarchies - sets within sets within sets, each set having all the defining characteristics of the superset in addition to unique defining characteristics for itself and its subsets.
There is only one testable explanation for such a pattern: common descent.
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What theory does the fossil record support?
It is generally thought to support the Theory of Evolution.
What did Darwin call his theory?
theory of evolution
Why is Darwin's theory of evolution better than Lamrack's?
Darwin's explanation for the fact of evolution was better than Lamarck's explanation and fit the fact of evolution. Natural selection solved much of the species problem, but acquired characteristics did not have the empirical support and explained nothing in the end.
Why were the Galapagos islands so important to Darwin's theory?
It was where he developed his theory. The Galapagos are considered the "Laboratory of Evolution." Evolution is easily observable here.
How does Alfred Russell Wallace's theory compare to Darwin's theory of evolution?
its the same
What theory does the fossil record support?
It is generally thought to support the Theory of Evolution.
How does observed evolutionary change support the scientific theory of evolution?
The theory predicts that evolution will happen and in certain ways. The observed evolution makes this prediction correct. It also defines evolution as happening, and as such is perfect evidence in support of it.
Does the existence of intermediate forms support or not support the theory of evolution?
Intermediate forms are predicted by evolutionary science in several ways. Their presence supports the theory of evolution.
Do you believe that this evidence gives support to the theory of evolution?
I do not so much " believe it " as I an convinced by the myriad lines of converging evidences that support the theory of evolution by natural selection. talkorigins.org
How does modern biology support the theory of evolution?
In every way.
How does Josiah Strong show that he supports the theory of evolution?
There is strong support for the theory of evolution due to fossils that have been found by archeologists. The fossil records show evidence of evolution over billions of years.
Darwins theory of evolution views at the time of his work and social forces that led to support for the theory?
There is no proven theory of evolution only the physical evidence of what Chuck Norris has allowed to live.
Most original Native American governments lend support to the?
evolution theory
How do fossil and biochemicals support the theory of evolution?
Because due to Darwins theory of evolution, fossils lead to adaptations over time therefor giving us reason to find evolution within human beings and animals.
How are fossils used to oppose the theory of evolution?
Fossils are not used to oppose the theory of evolution. They acutually support it in every way. So far not one fossil has been found that is not exactly where you would expect it to be if evolution were true. As we dig deeper we go further back in time and see by piecing fossils together how organisms evolved over time. Although we don't need fossils to support the fact that evolution is happening, it's a nice bonus to have in support of the theory.
Does comparative religions support the the theory of evolution?
'Comparative religion' is merely the comparison of differences and similarities between two or more religions or sects. It has nothing to do with evolution (a scientific principle) and support from religions is irrelevant to science. Most religious groups recognise that the scientific community has validated evolution, and accept these findings as correct, while some do not. Recognition of evlution's validation is one criteria to compare religions with.
How does scientific evidence support the theory of geologic evolution?
I am a geologist and I know of no theory of "geologic evolution". "Evolution" as defined by Darwin describes the origin of species based on the survival of the fittest. This certainly can not be applied to geological processes, although life is integral to geology.
