What is Evolution?
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Published 2013-01-10
Evolution is often considered a complex and controversial topic but it's actually a very simple concept to understand. Watch this short animation to see how evolution works. Share it with your friends on Facebook who might be confused or may have been mislead about the evolutionary process.
You can learn more about genetics and evolution by visiting our website at www.statedclearly.com/
This video is our first animation with illustrations from the talented Rosemary Mosco. If you don't already know her work, make sure to check out her website at BirdAndMoon.com/ You'll love her biology comics, posters and t-shirts.
This video features custom music by AD at Proof Avenue. Check his other work at ProofAvenue.com/
Sources:
The definition of Evolution:
"Genetic change in a population of organisms; in general, evolution leads to progressive change from simple to complex." - Biology, Seventh Edition, Raven, Johnson, Losos, Singer (college textbook) pg G-6 glossary
"Descent with modification...change in the genetic composition of a population from generation to generation." - Biology Eighth Edition, Campbell, Reece (college textbook) pg G-14 glossary
"Biological evolution, simply put, is descent with modification. This definition encompasses small-scale evolution (changes in gene frequency in a population from one generation to the next) and large-scale evolution (the descent of different species from a common ancestor over many generations). Evolution helps us to understand the history of life." University of California Berkley evolution.berkeley.edu/evosite/evo101/IIntro.shtml
Dogs evolved from wolves: news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/2498669.stm
Thanks to Hedvig Francke for providing Closed Captions in Swedish.
All Comments (21)
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I’m not even watching this for biology class. I just love learning about biology and evolution.
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hello, fellow biology students...
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If you sort comments by "newest first" on this video, you WILL lose brain cells. This is a warning.
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Evolution: nature's way of repeatedly saying "it's not a bug, it's a feature" and hoping it sticks.
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that means whoever we end up dating, we'll be related to them. oh sweet home alabama
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How to start an argument on Youtube: 1. Write a comment. 2. Wait...
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Hi! Who else got forced to watch this... but then actually enjoyed the video?💀😂
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Who has to watch this for science class on google classroom while at home?😁 Pretty good vid tbh..
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Does anyone know how to install minecraft mods?
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Who else is here because of "Biology Class"
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its amazing how few people understand such a simple and obvious process even at this very basic level ... An excellent series of videos 👍
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who here is watching this for home learning during lockdown? im pleased im looking at evolution at home instead of school cos i have my old friend google around XD
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When two badgers get together and you know... "fall in love".
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I came just to look at the comments. Not disappointed
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Evolution is not random. The mutations that lead to variation may be random, but evolution is not.
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The American Association for the Advancement of Science statement on evolution: "Evolution is one of the most robust and widely accepted principles of modern science. It is the foundation for research in a wide array of scientific fields and, accordingly, a core element in science education. The AAAS Board of Directors is deeply concerned, therefore, about legislation and policies recently introduced in a number of states and localities that would undermine the teaching of evolution and deprive students of the education they need to be informed and productive citizens in an increasingly technological, global community. Although their language and strategy differ, all of these proposals, if passed, would weaken science education. The AAAS Board of Directors strongly opposes these attacks on the integrity of science and science education. They threaten not just the teaching of evolution, but students’ understanding of the biological, physical, and geological sciences." Creationists, who are often scientifically illiterate, often make the claim that evolution is not really science. The AAAS, in essence, is saying they lie..
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Even Religion evolves.. Oooooh The Irony...
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So remember kids, on thanks giving, you're really eating grandpa!!! LOLLLLLLLL
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Someone should try getting into contact with Stated Clearly and inform them of what’s happening to the comment section of their other popular evolution video.
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I wasn't allowed to learn about this in school, so I thought I would try learning now.
