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There are many thousands of papers, even considering only recent publications, that detail examples of contemporary evolution. Some of these are about experimental evolution, others about observations of evolution in the wild.
The following (fairly recent) paper details one of such observations, in this case about the influences of human settlement on the behavioural and morphological development of populations of blackcaps:
Rolshausen et al, 2009, Contemporary evolution of reproductive isolation and phenotypic divergence in sympatry along a migratory divide, Current Biology 19.
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Scientists have observed evolution on a rapid time scale in what organism?
Bacteria
How did Darwin think evolution occurred?
Darwin thought evolution occurred in short periods of rapid change. For example, when he traveled to the Galapagos he observed how different species on each island had various characteristics that helped them adapt to their environment. From this you can infer that Darwin's belief was punctuated equilibrium.
What is an example of micro evolution?
You are an example of human micro-evolution as the population of humans has changed allele frequency over time. Micro-evolution is just evolution; change over time.
What modern evidence is used to support evolution?
The branches of genetics, paleontology, observed natural selection and speciation all support evolution. Examples: (Genetics) Human chromosome 2 resulted from a fusion of two ancestral chromosomes. (Paleontology) Evolution of the horse. (Natural selection) Observed in Peppered moths. (Speciation) The Hawthorn Fly
What is an example of micro-evolution?
Insects have evolved resistance to pesticides is one.
What is one specific example of observed evolution in a species?
Polyploidy in plants leading to new species.
Has evolution been observed?
Yes. Evolution is routinely observed in both labs and in nature.
An example for evolution?
My favourite example of evolution is the development of multicellular organisms (this has also been observed). A kind of eukaryotic cell once started to bind to its fellow cells in order to make it more difficult for predators to kill them. This is an example of evolution as a result of predation, a selective agent.
Have humans ever observed evolution happening?
Evolution is routinely observed both in nature and in the lab. Even several speciation "events" are on record.
Why are adaptations evidence of evolution?
Because adaptations are an observed effect of evolution. They could not happen if evolution did not occur.
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.
Direct evidence about theory of evolution?
There are thousands of instances of direct evidence of evolution. The most well-known example is that of Darwin's Finches. These finches were observed through fossil records to have changed over time to adapt to their environment.
Scientists have observed evolution in a rapid time scale in what organism?
Bacteria
Scientists have observed evolution on a rapid time scale in what organism?
Bacteria
Why is evolution not a pseudoscience?
Evolution, the change in allele frequency over time in a population of organisms, is an observed and observable fact. That's why.
What is an example of micro evolution in organisms?
example of an micro-evolution in an organism?
How is evolution related to other branch of science?
First of all, evolution is not a science. One of the first rules of science is observation, and no one has observed evolution. We have observed gene mutation, yes. Breeding almost any animal will show you variation and mutation. I suppose, to answer your question, evolution is a theory derivative of genetics and biology. But, evolution is a theory, it has no confirmation. It is just a theory.
