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emergent evolution |
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emergent evolution, the theory that evolution occurs in a series of major changes at certain critical stages and results from the total rearrangement of existing elements so that completely new and unpredictable characteristics appear within the species. See also saltatory evolution. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Today an emergent evolution is picking up where Darwin left off, integrating notions of biological change with other kinds of change," suggests Dillon. |
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