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Lyman — 4 years ago(October 27, 2021 04:06 PM)

Key points:
Evidence for evolution comes from many different areas of biology:
Anatomy. Species may share similar physical features because the feature was present in a common ancestor (homologous structures).
Molecular biology. DNA and the genetic code reflect the shared ancestry of life. DNA comparisons can show how related species are.
Biogeography. The global distribution of organisms and the unique features of island species reflect evolution and geological change.
Fossils. Fossils document the existence of now-extinct past species that are related to present-day species.
Direct observation. We can directly observe small-scale evolution in organisms with short lifecycles (e.g., pesticide-resistant insects).
Introduction
Evolution is a key unifying principle in biology. As Theodosius Dobzhansky once said, “Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.
But what, exactly, are the features of biology that make more sense through the lens of evolution? To put it another way, what are the indications or traces that show evolution has taken place in the past and is still happening today?
Evolution happens on large and small scales
Before we look at the evidence, let's make sure we are on the same page about what evolution is. Broadly speaking, evolution is a change in the genetic makeup (and often, the heritable features) of a population over time. Biologists sometimes define two types of evolution based on scale:
Macroevolution, which refers to large-scale changes that occur over extended time periods, such as the formation of new species and groups.
Microevolution, which refers to small-scale changes that affect just one or a few genes and happen in populations over shorter timescales.
Microevolution and macroevolution aren’t really two different processes. They’re the same process – evolution – occurring on different timescales. Microevolutionary processes occurring over thousands or millions of years can add up to large-scale changes that define new species or groups.
The evidence for evolution
In this article, we'll examine the evidence for evolution on both macro and micro scales.
First, we'll look at several types of evidence (including physical and molecular features, geographical information, and fossils) that provide evidence for, and can allow us to reconstruct, macroevolutionary events.
At the end of the article, we'll finish by seeing how microevolution can be directly observed, as in the emergence of pesticide-resistant insects.
Anatomy and embryology
Darwin thought of evolution as "descent with modification," a process in which species change and give rise to new species over many generations. He proposed that the evolutionary history of life forms a branching tree with many levels, in which all species can be traced back to an ancient common ancestor.
In this tree model, more closely related groups of species have more recent common ancestors, and each group will tend to share features that were present in its last common ancestor. We can use this idea to "work backwards" and figure out how organisms are related based on their shared features.
Homologous features
If two or more species share a unique physical feature, such as a complex bone structure or a body plan, they may all have inherited this feature from a common ancestor. Physical features shared due to evolutionary history (a common ancestor) are said to be homologous.
To give one classic example, the forelimbs of whales, humans, birds, and dogs look pretty different on the outside. That's because they're adapted to function in different environments. However, if you look at the bone structure of the forelimbs, you'll find that the pattern of bones is very similar across species. It's unlikely that such similar structures would have evolved independently in each species, and more likely that the basic layout of bones was already present in a common ancestor of whales, humans, dogs, and birds.
Some homologous structures can be seen only in embryos. For instance, all vertebrate embryos (including humans) have gill slits and a tail during early development. The developmental patterns of these species become more different later on (which is why your embryonic tail is now your tailbone, and your gill slits have turned into your jaw and inner ear). Homologous embryonic structures reflect that the developmental programs of vertebrates are variations on a similar plan that existed in their last common ancestor.
Sometimes, organisms have structures that are homologous to important structures in other organisms but that have lost their major ancestral function. These structures, which are often reduced in size, are known as vestigial structures. Examples of vestigial structures include the tailbone of humans (a vestigial tail), the hind leg bones of whales, and the underdeveloped legs found in some snakes.
Analogous features
To make things a little more interesting and complicated, not all physical features that look alike a

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/topic/14146/key-pointsRSS for NodeTue, 12 May 2026 17:36:08 GMTSat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:18 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Key points: on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:26 GMT]]>Donna Acacia — 4 years ago(October 28, 2021 03:11 PM)

Well I wanted divine intervention, and this is what I got. Thanks.
So, you're blending human evolution with The Book of Genesis. Nice. Solve the missing link found in the logic for God's sakes, man!!

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136795https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136795Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Key points: on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:26 GMT]]>Soul_Venom — 4 years ago(October 28, 2021 03:31 AM)

You are relatively new here so it is understandable that you dont know.
Yes they are one and the same person. Conman is actually slang for Conmander_Jim. He is the biggest worst uber-leftist troll on the board. We went to war a couple years back and one of his tactics was to create over 100+ sock accounts. Another of his tactics was spamming the politics boards then bumping his own posts using short affirming posts from his sock accounts. He is histories one and only goon-ass twink bastard.
Fuck his Mother
There are a handful of people on these boards that I consider stupid and have no use for, yourself included. However none of you are worse than that sorry stupid **** eating, dog ****ing, baby raping son of a retarded disease ridden whore.
Check out this poll. All named candidates are Conman socks. I think you've even tangled with the sorry sack of monkey **** a few times.
https://www.filmboards.com/board/t/A-fair,-free,-democratic-election-3366691/
Trump is still your President. Charlie Kirk still Wins!

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136794https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136794Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Key points: on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:25 GMT]]>WarrenPeace — 4 years ago(October 28, 2021 03:11 AM)

So the one you are calling "Conman" is "Lyman?"
Socks of each other or name changes?
Or is "Conman" a generic name you are using for those you strongly disagree with?
Have you seen other threads created by Ly/Conman that are a counter point to a post you brought up shortly before?
So do you think or believe that things created by God have the capacity to change through time?
"Please vote to preserve the unique character of Warren…" - Robert Duvall

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136793https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136793Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Key points: on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:25 GMT]]>Soul_Venom — 4 years ago(October 28, 2021 02:56 AM)

Not everyone is going to create an OP in response to yours.
This is correct. Conman however is a goon-ass twink bastard and as such it has become a predictable part of his M.O.
Fuck his Mother
look so much
Since life is all based on the same molecule looks mean nothing.
According to preliminary sequences from 2010, 99.7% of the nucleotide sequences of the modern human and Neanderthal genomes are identical, compared to humans sharing around 98.8% of sequences with the chimpanzee
The fact is that so-called 'neanderthals' are close enough genetically to breed with modern humans. The differences at the genetic level could just as easily be explained by inbreeding among a relatively small population causing enough genetic damage to create the 0.2% difference.
Birds evolved from dinosaurs.
Do you deny that fact?
When did you stop beating your wife?
One logical fallacy deserves another. Your logical fallacy is worded to assume a fact that you haven't yet proven to BE a fact.
I personally believe that God created all life using the DNA molecule as a blueprint. He created every variation of that molecule that resulted in a viable lifeform.
This explains why not transitional forms for one species to another exist ANYWHERE in the fossil record.
Trump is still your President. Charlie Kirk still Wins!

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136792https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136792Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Key points: on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:25 GMT]]>WarrenPeace — 4 years ago(October 28, 2021 02:09 AM)

News flash.
Not everyone is going to create an OP in response to yours.
Sometimes it is coincidence of things they want to share that is important to them.
OK so if evolution does not exist then how would you explain that the skulls of early humans from thousands of years ago look so much more different than the ones we now have.
Birds evolved from dinosaurs.
Do you deny that fact?
"Please vote to preserve the unique character of Warren…" - Robert Duvall

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136791https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136791Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Key points: on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:25 GMT]]>Soul_Venom — 4 years ago(October 28, 2021 02:02 AM)

That is because this is a conman thread. No doubt created only to oppose my own. It's like wagging the dog around here. I can practically dictate what conman will post on next by posting on the topic myself. If I say black you can count on that goon-ass twink bastard to say white.
Fuck his Mother
Trump is still your President. Charlie Kirk still Wins!

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136790https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136790Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Key points: on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:25 GMT]]>Jaja — 4 years ago(October 28, 2021 12:29 AM)

I did this vocaroo for another thread on the same topic this morning
Coming back en 2026-Viva Venezuela!

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136789https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136789Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Key points: on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:25 GMT]]>/. — 2 years ago(October 24, 2023 05:21 PM)

Lyman said...
Hahaha! No wonder people shit in his mouth.

My password is password

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Lyman said...
Hahaha! No wonder people shit in his mouth.
My password is password

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Dicks Baloney, PI said...
Yeah. He's known to rape puppies.
Hahaha! No wonder people **** in his mouth.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136786https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136786Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Key points: on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:24 GMT]]>Dicks Baloney, PI — 4 years ago(January 11, 2022 03:43 PM)

Lyman said...
What an idiot. LOL!
I've heard he (venom) fucks dogs.
Yeah. He's known to rape puppies.
If I don't reply to you, check to see if you're on my block list.

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Dicks Baloney, PI said...
Just imagine not believing in evolution…
What an idiot. LOL!
I've heard he (venom) ****s dogs.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136784https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136784Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Key points: on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:24 GMT]]>Dicks Baloney, PI — 4 years ago(January 11, 2022 03:10 PM)

Just imagine not believing in evolution…
If I don't reply to you, check to see if you're on my block list.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136783https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136783Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Key points: on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:24 GMT]]>Lyman — 4 years ago(January 11, 2022 03:08 PM)

You sure showed him. As usual, Loser_Venom had no argument at all.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136782https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136782Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Key points: on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:24 GMT]]>Dicks Baloney, PI — 4 years ago(January 10, 2022 04:10 PM)

Evolution is real.
You lost.
If I don't reply to you, check to see if you're on my block list.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136781https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136781Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Key points: on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:24 GMT]]>Soul_Venom — 4 years ago(January 10, 2022 04:08 PM)

until you address the base pair issue you will continue to lose.
Trump is still your President. Charlie Kirk still Wins!

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136780https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136780Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Key points: on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:23 GMT]]>Dicks Baloney, PI — 4 years ago(January 10, 2022 04:05 PM)

Evolution is real.
I won.
If I don't reply to you, check to see if you're on my block list.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136779https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136779Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Key points: on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:23 GMT]]>Soul_Venom — 4 years ago(January 10, 2022 03:52 PM)

until you address the base pair issue you will continue to lose.
Trump is still your President. Charlie Kirk still Wins!

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136778https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136778Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Key points: on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:23 GMT]]>Dicks Baloney, PI — 4 years ago(January 10, 2022 03:39 PM)

If I don't reply to you, check to see if you're on my block list.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136777https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136777Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Key points: on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:23 GMT]]>Soul_Venom — 4 years ago(January 09, 2022 10:09 AM)

Now see this is the sort of thing I'm talking about. Goon-ass twink bastard behavior. Rather than address the fact that new base pairs [evolution] has NEVER been observed in any species you slap together some half-ass meme.
Declare victory if you wish but know that you lost. And until you address the base pair issue you will continue to lose.
Trump is still your President. Charlie Kirk still Wins!

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136776https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136776Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Key points: on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:23 GMT]]>Dicks Baloney, PI — 4 years ago(January 09, 2022 09:10 AM)

If I don't reply to you, check to see if you're on my block list.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136775https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136775Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Key points: on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:23 GMT]]>Soul_Venom — 4 years ago(January 09, 2022 12:43 AM)

It quite literally is.
Evolution always comes down to the smallest scale. Even the closest species are separated by thousands of base pairs. Unless evolution has stopped completely, [& if so why?] Then in some species we should see new base pairs being added. Yet this hasn't happened in any of the millions of species known to science. We have seen mutations that transpose and mutations that subtract but nothing that adds.
But you are conman. You will ignore that fact. You will simply continue to insist that you are right and declare victory without actually backing it up. You are a goon-ass twink bastard.
Fuck your Mother
Trump is still your President. Charlie Kirk still Wins!

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136774https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136774Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Key points: on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:22 GMT]]>Dicks Baloney, PI — 4 years ago(January 08, 2022 11:47 PM)

If I don't reply to you, check to see if you're on my block list.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136773https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/136773Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Key points: on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:22 GMT]]>Soul_Venom — 4 years ago(January 08, 2022 11:36 AM)

Yes, the movie exists.
Course, that is as close as it gets conman. Unless you have an answer for why there are no new genes as pointed out in the other post. But you can't. Good luck wasting your time searching for another pithy little meme.
Trump is still your President. Charlie Kirk still Wins!

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