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# [[stellar evolution|Stellar]] and [[Planetary Evolution]] (the origin of stars and planets) | # [[stellar evolution|Stellar]] and [[Planetary Evolution]] (the origin of stars and planets) | ||
# [[Abiogenesis]] (the origin of organic life from non-organic molecules) | # [[Abiogenesis]] (the origin of organic life from non-organic molecules) | ||
| − | # [[Theory of evolution|Biological Evolution]] (the development | + | # [[Theory of evolution|Biological Evolution]] (the development and diversification of biological life, often broken into [[microevolution]] and [[macroevolution]]) |
# [[Chemical Evolution]] (the development of the larger elements from hydrogen) | # [[Chemical Evolution]] (the development of the larger elements from hydrogen) | ||
Revision as of 20:32, October 24, 2008
The types of evolution discussed by scientists are:
- Cosmic Evolution (the origin of space, time, matter and energy from nothing)
- Stellar and Planetary Evolution (the origin of stars and planets)
- Abiogenesis (the origin of organic life from non-organic molecules)
- Biological Evolution (the development and diversification of biological life, often broken into microevolution and macroevolution)
- Chemical Evolution (the development of the larger elements from hydrogen)
Only the fifth phase has been observed and documented. The first four are assumed. [1]