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Neo-Darwinism

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Ne·o-Dar·win·ism  (n-därw-nzm)
n.
Darwinism as modified by the findings of modern genetics.
Neo-Dar·wini·an (-där-wn-n) adj.
Neo-Darwin·ist n.
Neo-Darwinism [ˌniːəʊˈdɑːwɪnˌɪzəm]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) the modern version of the Darwinian theory of evolution, which incorporates the principles of genetics to explain how inheritable variations can arise by mutation
Neo-Darwinian  adj & n
ne•o-Dar•win•ism (ˌni oʊˈdɑr wɪˌnɪz əm)

n.
a modification of Darwin's theory of evolution holding that species evolve by natural selection acting on genetic variation.
[1900–05]
ne`o-Dar′win•ist, n.
Neo-Darwinism  (n-därw-nzm)
Darwinism as modified by the findings of modern genetics, stating that mutations due to random copying errors in DNA cause variation within a population of individual organisms and that natural selection acts upon these variations.
Neo-Darwinism
the theory that maintains natural selection to be the major factor in plant and animal evolution and denies the possibility of inheriting acquired characteristics. — Neo-Darwinist, n., adj. — Neo-Darwinian, n., adj.
See also: Evolution
Thesaurus Legend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.neo-Darwinism - a modern Darwinian theory that explains new species in terms of genetic mutations
Darwinism - a theory of organic evolution claiming that new species arise and are perpetuated by natural selection
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Conclusion Muslim responses to Darwinism and neo-Darwinism range from an unconditional acceptance to various versions of theistic evolution, and from a vociferous rejection to a view that sees it as a liberating scientific fact.
Darwin's shadow: context and reception in the Muslim world by Iqbal, Muzaffar / Islam & Science
Nowhere can this mentality be seen more dearly that in the current debate over neo-Darwinism, the modern theory of evolution that claims that life arose as the product of an undirected process of random mutations operated on by natural selection or "survival of the fittest.
What has Darwin wrought? by West, John G. / USA Today (Magazine)
Neo-Darwinism is the standard term among scientists for the synthesis, achieved in the mid-twentieth century, of Darwin's theory of evolution with modern genetics.
Evolution without Tears by Barr, Stephen M. / Modern Age
 
 
 
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