On Thu, 17 Nov 2005 08:17:14 -0500, James Fischer <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> That evolution takes time is key > >What about "punctuated equilibria" (Eldredge and Gould 1972)? > It is still thought to require time: "the period of transition between parent species and daughter species is short compared to the period of time a species exists as a distinct form ... PE is not a saltational* theory of evolution." http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/punc-eq.html *saltation: Discontinuous movement, transition, or development; advancement by leaps. -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---