Archived Galapagos study finds that new species can develop in as little as two generations (phys.org)
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Archived Galapagos study finds that new species can develop in as little as two generations (phys.org)
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[–] Thegreatstoneddragon 3 points 23 points 26 points (+26|-3) ago
Liberal dilemma is real
[–] MannKepetry ago
just because two species split doesnt mean there is a lot of genetical divergence. what has the most influence on genetics are the number of generations. for a meaningful change evolution has to go through many generations which are very long for humans compared to most animals so this means very long time spans measured in the hundred thousands. for changes that people think there are between human races much longer time spans would have been needed.
[–] Rurntis 0 points 12 points 12 points (+12|-0) ago
Inb4 evolution isn’t real!!
[–] greycloud 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago
don't you know? evolution and gravity are just scientific theories, they are not scientific facts.
[–] weezkitty 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Evolution is a very well supported theory though. Gravity is something we really know fuckall about
[–] Omag 0 points 7 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago
How is it science recognizes separate and distinct species of birds but when it comes to humans we are supposed to accept we're all the same?
[–] Wedhro 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
Science doesn't say that. Loons do.
[–] Omag ago
Yup
[–] srgmpdns 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
So... big black foreigner comes in, knocks up local chick...
New Species!
I think they're using the word species differently than I would.
[–] chirogonemd 1 point 2 points 3 points (+3|-1) ago
It wouldn't represent a new species truly, unless you could invariably distinguish the organism from either of its ancestors in terms of behaviors, morphology, etc. By that criteria, we can represent blacks and whites as classes as being different species. You can analyze the charred remains of a corpse and use morphological factors to identify race. The research is there pertaining to average IQ differentials between white europeans and black africans, and the difference is substantial.
The hybridization you are describing is mongrelization. A general loss of distinguishing traits between the two parents. I'll tell you who's expense its at, but you already know.
[–] Dortex 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
You left out the important part: the kid keeps to his own kind, along with all the rest in his position. The example is a bit esoteric for laymen, so it's not surprising there's so much confusion.
[–] RageAgainstTheAmish ago
George soros studies darwin
[–] weezkitty ago
He also shits and eats just like you and I. What's your point?
[–] CrudOMatic ago (edited ago)
The word "race" used to mean what "species" means today; however, since Victorians and earlier thought blacks & other races were different species, they used the word "race" to denote the different ethnicities & breeds - by the time the word "species" was created, "race" had come to mean the same as "breed".
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[–] shrink 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Exactly what I was thinking. This is like calling a mulatto kid a "new species." Something tells me they're basically fighting for journal visibility.
[–] killthedoob ago
Wow but we know life can just pop out of nowhere, it's some magical force we will never understand
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[–] JackBurton1 ago
Nice b8
[–] Cheesebooger ago
Fascinating. Imagine a condition that would make its legs longer.