Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Small-scale evolution consisting of genetic changes occurring usually within a single species and over a shorter period of time than in macroevolution.
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- noun small-scale changes in the history of
life , such as changes inallele frequencies in apopulation (over a few generations); also known as change at or below thespecies level.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun evolution resulting from small specific genetic changes that can lead to a new subspecies
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Examples
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ID proponents did not invent the term microevolution, my friends.
OK, Egnor, it's time to put up or shut up. - The Panda's Thumb 2007
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ID proponents did not invent the term microevolution, my friends.
OK, Egnor, it's time to put up or shut up. - The Panda's Thumb 2007
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ID proponents did not invent the term microevolution, my friends.
OK, Egnor, it's time to put up or shut up. - The Panda's Thumb 2007
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The so-called proofs of evolution all refer to microevolution, that is to say, variation within an existing group of plants or animals.
Modern Science in the Bible Ben Hobrink 2011
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The so-called proofs of evolution all refer to microevolution, that is to say, variation within an existing group of plants or animals.
Modern Science in the Bible Ben Hobrink 2011
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The so-called proofs of evolution all refer to microevolution, that is to say, variation within an existing group of plants or animals.
Modern Science in the Bible Ben Hobrink 2011
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The so-called proofs of evolution all refer to microevolution, that is to say, variation within an existing group of plants or animals.
Modern Science in the Bible Ben Hobrink 2011
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Digressing, I am not aware of * any* ID folks who disbelieve in microevolution, such as that which produced dogs.
A Useless Critic 2007
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Digressing, I am not aware of * any* ID folks who disbelieve in microevolution, such as that which produced dogs.
A Useless Critic 2007
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The terms microevolution and macroevolution are so frequently used in the context of creationism, Intelligent Design, and evolution, so I thought it might be a good idea to move the topic to a new thread.
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