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| − | '''Macroevolution''' is the theory that [[natural selection]] can, given enough time, lead to the creation of new [[clade]]s which are groups of organisms consisting of a single common ancestor and all the descendants of that ancestor. Macroevolution also requires a large number of beneficial mutations. The scientific data regarding mutations causing the significant changes necessary for macroevolution is extremely damaging to the macroevolutionary position. | + | '''Macroevolution''' is the theory that [[natural selection]] can, given enough time, lead to the creation of new [[clade]]s which are groups of organisms consisting of a single common ancestor and all the descendants of that ancestor. Macroevolution also requires a large number of beneficial mutations. The scientific data regarding mutations causing the significant changes necessary for macroevolution is extremely damaging to the macroevolutionary position.<ref>http://www.answersingenesis.org/home/area/faq/mutations.asp</ref> <ref>http://www.trueorigin.org/mutations01.asp</ref> |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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*[[Microevolution]] | *[[Microevolution]] | ||
*[[Theory of evolution]] | *[[Theory of evolution]] | ||
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[[Category:Evolution]] | [[Category:Evolution]] | ||
[[Category:Science]] | [[Category:Science]] | ||
[[Category:Biology]] | [[Category:Biology]] | ||
Revision as of 16:04, June 24, 2008
Macroevolution is the theory that natural selection can, given enough time, lead to the creation of new clades which are groups of organisms consisting of a single common ancestor and all the descendants of that ancestor. Macroevolution also requires a large number of beneficial mutations. The scientific data regarding mutations causing the significant changes necessary for macroevolution is extremely damaging to the macroevolutionary position.[1] [2]