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Various religious adherents saw evolution - as with new sciences in general, especially at the time of this particular theory's publication - as one or some of:
- a threat to their core beliefs;
- an evil influence on society;
- blasphemy;
- a potential cause of loss of that religion's political power.
Overzealous believers have continued this debate long after its conclusion by all other parties, with the majority accepting its absolute credibility and correctness.
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Two theories on how species change over time?
The scientific theory is evolution.
How do fossils help explain the theories of evolution?
Fossils give us a lot of information about species which used to exist on Earth but which are now extinct. With this information we can see in greater detail how species have evolved over time.
What is the process of change over time?
Evolution, of course! Biological evolution.
What theory purposes that evolution occurs steadily in tiny changes over long periods of time?
That's part of the theory of evolution by natural selection (Darwinism) but not the main principle, and some other (obsolete) theories also included this belief. I don't know if there is a more specific answer, but if you can't find one, just go with natural selection.
Is spontaneous generation the same as the current understanding of evolution?
No. Evolution explains how and why organisms change over time. It makes no difference to evolution how organisms are generated.
When and how did the debate over theories of evolution begin?
Charles Darwin and Alfred Wallace were the first to formulate a scientific argument for the theory of evolution. In 1859 Darwin published his book On the Origin of Species. Until this was published there were other ideas.There is a competing idea, not a theory, that is creationism. This is based on theological thinking.
Two theories on how species change over time?
The scientific theory is evolution.
Can a theory change over time?
yes, as more things are learned theories can be modified (theory of evolution) also sometimes theories can be thrown out (the theory that the earth is flat)
What does the missing link refer to in evolutionary history?
The missing link refers to a perceived gap in human evolution. Human evolution theories believe that human beings evolved from the common ape over many centuries of time.
What makes evolution a therory?
Evolution, the change in allele frequency over time in a population of organisms, is fact. The theory of evolution by natural selection explains much about the fact of evolution. That is what make a theory, explanation. Facts are useful, but uninteresting. Theories explain facts by gathering many convergent pieces of evidence and putting it into a logical and consistent whole.
What are similarities between Darwin's theory and Lamarck's theory of evolution?
They both propose that organisms are not immutable, but changes over time. However the mechanisms of the two theories are very different.
How are the theories of gradualism and punctuated equilibrium different and similar?
Gradualism proposes that evolution occurs through a slow and continuous process, with small changes accumulating over time. Punctuated equilibrium, on the other hand, suggests that evolution happens in rapid bursts of change separated by long periods of little to no change. Both theories address the concept of how species evolve over time, but they differ in the pace and patterns of these changes.
What are Darwin's four theories of evolution?
Darwin's four theories of evolution are: 1) Variation: individuals within a population have different traits. 2) Inheritance: these traits can be passed on to offspring. 3) Natural Selection: organisms with traits best suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce. 4) Time: evolution occurs over long periods of time through the accumulation of small changes.
What is a change of a species over time called?
Evolution is a change in species over time.
Who won the debate over ratifying the constitution'?
the representatives won the debate over ratifying the constitution.
What is cultural convergence-?
Cultural convergence is a term for theories of cultural evoution and social evolution , describing how societies and cultures changed over time
When did overseas exploration begin?
because •In some cases some countries were getting over populated and in other cases there were theories in which explorers wanted to prove that they were true.
