Randy >in the other case it is. Genetic adaptation follows just the same in either case.< Thanks for the clarification. I think its an issue of semantics. Selection pressures and principles are similar (I wouldn't say the same) -- the human factor biases the outcome. As such, I'm not sure I'd say that adaptation in terms of the outcome is the same. *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html