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Because we adapt to long term environmental conditions only where it is required for us to survive as a species with small changes each generation and a generation can be a decade for humans. We can see minor changes going back to the 40's/50's.

It was once proposed, by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, that individual organisms might, through habit, acquire genetic traits that they would then pass on to offspring, so that they would genetically inherit the products of their ancestor's habit. Giraffes might for instance inherit a longer neck because of the habit of continuous stretching-of-the-neck that their parents developed to get at higher leaves.

But no evidence was ever found of this inheritance of acquired traits (although epigenetics do show something similar to this), and the hypothesis had to be abandoned in favour of Charles Darwin's thesis: that populations evolve because of natural selection acting on the inherited traits of individuals within the population; traits that only vary as they are passed from parent to offspring.

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What are two ways scientist believed that evolution can take place?

Two ways scientists believe evolution can take place are through natural selection, where organisms with beneficial traits have a higher chance of surviving and reproducing, passing those traits on to their offspring; and genetic mutations, which can introduce new genetic variations that may be advantageous in certain environments.


When and where does evolution take place?

Evolution takes place over long periods of time in natural populations in various environments around the world. It occurs through genetic changes in populations over generations, resulting in the accumulation of adaptations that enhance survival and reproduction.


When did the discovery of evolution take place?

The discovery of evolution began in the 19th century with scientists like Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace proposing the theory of natural selection as a mechanism driving evolutionary change. Darwin's seminal work, "On the Origin of Species," was published in 1859 and is considered a foundational text in the field of evolution.


How does evolution take place within the species?

Evolution within a species occurs through the process of natural selection, where individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on those traits to future generations. Over time, these small changes in gene frequencies accumulate, giving rise to new traits and ultimately leading to the evolution of the species.


As a group the large scale evolutionary changes that take place over long periods of time are called?

These large scale evolutionary changes that take place over long periods of time are called macroevolution. It involves the evolution of species over geological time scales, leading to the formation of new species and higher taxonomic groups.

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What is the smallest group of organisms in which evolution can take place?

The smallest group of organisms wherein evolution can take place is a population. This is because all methods of evolution require chromosomes from more than one organism.


When did the monkey trial take place?

John Scopes for teaching Evolution


Does sexual reproduction help or hinder the evolution of a species?

Sexual reproduction helps evolution because it allows for changes to take place over generations. Without any reproduction, no evolution would occur because the species only sees change over time and generations, it cannot be seen in one lifetime. Plus, without reproduction, the species will become extinct.


What is an antievolutionist?

An antievolutionist is a person who believes or argues that evolution does not take place.


What is an example of evolution with a species that you can observe within your lifetime?

Usually animals take longer than a human lifespan to adapt to new environments. It take a singling out of the most fit.


How long would it take for an individual to spend 1000000000.00?

Our government about 10 seconds... You or I could make it last a lifetime and then some.


Which theorist viewed socialization as a series of steps that take place over a persons lifetime?

Erik Erikson


What level does micro evolution take place?

Where all evolution takes place initially, and some say totally. The population. Microevolution is just this; Evolution is the change in allele frequency over time in a population of organisms. Macroevolution is that change magnified, some say, at the taxa level.


Why must animals needs to competition?

Animals need competition in their environment in order to have evolution take place. Competition is one factor that helps evolution weed out the weaker animals.


Durning a trip, a lightly-pigmented individual is looking forward to lying on a beach and working on his/her tan. Will evolution take place by developing a tan Explain?

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Why is evolution not an observed fact?

A:Evolution of species is the process by which each species developed from earlier species. Some people believe that, because it requires a great many generations and noticeable changes normally take place over periods far longer than the human lifetime, evolution can not be observed directly and can only be imputed indirectly from fossil finds and DNA evidence. However, bacteria have extremely short lifespans and evolution can indeed be observed in them. The evidence of evolution is clearly seen in numerous fossils and in DNA. Even if not observed in real time, this evidence is regarded as conclusive.


How long did it take for evolution?

To see evolution it take hundred thousand, or tenth of thousand.