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Definition of evolution (view source)
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Creationists object that this definition is used to demonstrate trivial changes that are then used to claim that the entire development of life definition has been demonstrated.<ref>[http://www.creationontheweb.com/content/view/3262/ Refuting Evolution 2], by Jonathan Sarfati, chapter 3.</ref> This definition has also been criticised by [[Ernst Mayr]].<ref>Referred to in [http://www.creationontheweb.com/content/view/2722/ CMI misunderstands evolution?].</ref>
Creationists object that this definition is used to demonstrate trivial changes that are then used to claim that the entire development of life definition has been demonstrated.<ref>[http://www.creationontheweb.com/content/view/3262/ Refuting Evolution 2], by Jonathan Sarfati, chapter 3.</ref> This definition has also been criticised by [[Ernst Mayr]].<ref>Referred to in [http://www.creationontheweb.com/content/view/2722/ CMI misunderstands evolution?].</ref>
The "gene frequency" definition avoids the distinction between [[microevolution]] and [[macroevolution]]—a distinction which is important to some anti-evolutionists.
The gene frequency definition is an example of [[microevolution]](meaning below the level of the species), but not [[macroevolution]](above the level of the species) —a distinction which is important to some anti-evolutionists.
=== Increasing genetic information ===
=== Increasing genetic information ===