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Trait

trait

A qualitative characteristic; a discrete attribute as contrasted with metrical character. A trait is amenable to segregation rather than quantitative analysis; it is an attribute of phenotype, not of genotype.

Origin: Fr. From L. Tractus, a drawing out, extension


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... defined Natural Selection (paraphrasing) the definition of ns is very clear it is very clear from this site It is the process by which heritable traits that increase an organism’s chances of survival and reproduction are favoured than less beneficial traits. Originally proposed by Charles Darwin, ...

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by robsabba
Mon Aug 31, 2009 4:33 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Natural selection is proven wrong
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Natural selection is proven wrong

... defined Natural Selection (paraphrasing) the definition of ns is very clear it is very clear from this site It is the process by which heritable traits that increase an organism’s chances of survival and reproduction are favoured than less beneficial traits. Originally proposed by Charles Darwin, ...

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by gamila
Sat Aug 29, 2009 3:34 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Natural selection is proven wrong
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Views: 16281

Natural selection is proven wrong

... but they are different species thus a contradiction Populations Evolve Not Individuals fact is populations are made up of individuals and if a trait appears in an off spring which is not present in its parents then that shows ns is wrong as ns is about traits already present i being passed ...

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by gamila
Fri Aug 28, 2009 2:37 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Natural selection is proven wrong
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... paragraphs, and you just repeated your previous posts. your talk of moths and your blood example as has been pointed out shows ns is wrong if a trait appears in an off spring which is not present in its parents then that shows ns is wrong as ns is about traits already present i being passed ...

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by robsabba
Fri Aug 28, 2009 2:22 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Natural selection is proven wrong
Replies: 177
Views: 16281

Natural selection is proven wrong

... my previous post and repeating yourself. ignoring nothing your talk of moths and your blood example as has been pointed out shows ns is wrong if a trait appears in an off spring which is not present in its parents then that shows ns is wrong as ns is about traits already present i being passed ...

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by gamila
Fri Aug 28, 2009 5:37 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Natural selection is proven wrong
Replies: 177
Views: 16281
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