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Demonstrate

Demonstrate

1. To point out; to show; to exhibit; to make evident.

2. To show, or make evident, by reasoning or proof; to prove by deduction; to establish so as to exclude the possibility of doubt or denial. We can not demonstrate these things so as to show that the contrary often involves a contradiction. (Tillotson)

3. (Science: anatomy) to exhibit and explain (a dissection or other anatomical preparation).

Origin: L. Demonstratus, p. P. Of demonstrare to demonstrate; de- _ monstrare to show. See monster.


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Pitfalls of Evolutionary Psychology: Exaptation

... it's not just about impregnation, but also about development. In addition, it is thought that a man would be apt to care for step-children to demonstrate to a woman his ability to provide and take care of children, thereby improving his chances of mating with her to bear his own children. ...

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by jeremyo
Mon Aug 17, 2009 12:12 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Pitfalls of Evolutionary Psychology: Exaptation
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Osmosis and Diffusion

... sure it is not folded. Add a couple of drops of salt solution..say 10% potassium nitrate. You get result instantly. Exosmosis will take place. Demonstrate and then wash with pure water to show osmosis or end-osmosis. Now water moves into the cells. So with just a couple of steps you can show ...

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by freshbiology
Sat Aug 01, 2009 4:25 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Osmosis and Diffusion
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Views: 185

Re: The Colin Leslie Dean species paradox

... you went ahead and spammed another huge quote. If you want any credibility (which you have pretty much none at this point) you need to demonstrate that you're actually thinking about and interacting with what others say, rather than sticking to your lines. I noticed that you avoided ...

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by AstusAleator
Sun Jul 19, 2009 4:22 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: The Colin Leslie Dean species paradox
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Views: 2139

The Colin Leslie Dean species paradox

... plenty of letters after his name, a complete ignorance of what he is talking about convinced that you are right. At least once again the internet demonstrate that anyone with the ability to type on a keyboard and enough self righteousness can disseminate the wackiest stupidity to the world. I ...

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by canalon
Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:49 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: The Colin Leslie Dean species paradox
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Views: 2139

On Subspecies

How come (or how) someone can use liger as an example of speciation? :) One can use it to demonstrate that different species can in certain rare cases have offspring, but I don't see how that proves or disproves anything else. Nobody probably claims tiger and lion are ...

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by biohazard
Fri Jul 10, 2009 6:56 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: On Subspecies
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Views: 157
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