RE: sci.bio.evolution mailing list

WA:-
The most minimal definition of evolution is merely "a change in gene
frequencies," thus if a population can be shown to have had a change in the
content of its genome over some observable period of time, then evolution
can
be said to have occurred.
However it is very important to note that this definition explains nothing,
no
more than measuring a change in the angle of the sun during the course of a
day
explains the nature of celestial mechanics. Both are only easily
accomplished
empirical measures of readily observable physical qualities.

JE:-
The definition of evolution as  "a change in gene
frequencies" does not exclude random changes in
gene freq. Thus the definition is incorrect because
it allows a _non_ testable view of evolution.

Best Wishes,

John Edser
Independent Researcher

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