Science on trial: the case for evolutionA noted evolutionary biologist examines the creation controversy, explaining the fallacies behind the claims of creationists and providing a straightforward interpretation of the theory of evolution |
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Other similarities — the fins and streamlined forms of whales and fishes, for
example, were claimed to be "analogous" — superficially similar structures with
different underlying anatomies or modes of embryonic development. Organisms,
then ...
Other similarities — the fins and streamlined forms of whales and fishes, for
example, were claimed to be "analogous" — superficially similar structures with
different underlying anatomies or modes of embryonic development. Organisms,
then ...
Page 55
There are, however, many other differences between the groups in the structure
of their stems, flowers, and leaves. The spring beauties, which typically have two
cotyledons, are also like other dicots in all these other respects. One species of ...
There are, however, many other differences between the groups in the structure
of their stems, flowers, and leaves. The spring beauties, which typically have two
cotyledons, are also like other dicots in all these other respects. One species of ...
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Thus the various species of cats differ in size and color, but not in the basic
structure of their teeth. Therefore it is wrong to suppose, as many people do, that
an "advanced" species will be "advanced" in all respects, and it is equally wrong
to ...
Thus the various species of cats differ in size and color, but not in the basic
structure of their teeth. Therefore it is wrong to suppose, as many people do, that
an "advanced" species will be "advanced" in all respects, and it is equally wrong
to ...
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Contents
REASON UNDER FIRE | 3 |
THE GROWTH OF EVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE | 23 |
THE LEGACY OF THE TAXONOMISTS | 44 |
Copyright | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Science on trial: the case for evolution |
| Author | Douglas J. Futuyma |
| Publisher | Pantheon Books, 1983 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 27 Jan 2010 |
| ISBN | 0394523717, 9780394523712 |
| Length | 251 pages |
| Subjects | › › Evolution Evolution (Biology) Science / General Science / Life Sciences / Evolution |
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